Prefixes Exam: Grammar Trivia Quiz!

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1.

The prefix that means “no, not, without, lack of” is ___.
- A.
  
  Anti-
- B.
  
  Ana-
- C.
  
  A-
- D.
  
  Ad-
2.

Which of the following terms would be used to describe a “slow” heart rate?
- A.
  
  Brady/cardia
- B.
  
  Brachy/cardia
- C.
  
  Peri/cardia
- D.
  
  Tachy/cardia
3.

Which of the following terms would be used to describe a “fast” breathing?
- A.
  
  Brady/pnea
- B.
  
  Brachy/pnea
- C.
  
  Peri/pnea
- D.
  
  Tachy/pnea
4.

The prefix used to refer to having “none” is ___.
- A.
  
  Micro-
- B.
  
  Nulli-
- C.
  
  Oligo-
- D.
  
  Di-
5.

In the term panorama, the prefix “pan-” means ___.
- A.
  
  Around
- B.
  
  Beside
- C.
  
  All
- D.
  
  Before
6.

Someone who is paralyzed from the neck down lacks control in all four limbs. This is referred to as ___.
- A.
  
  Poly/plegia
- B.
  
  Quadri/plegia
- C.
  
  Para/plegia
- D.
  
  Meso/plegia
7.

The prefix that refers to something being “false” is ___.
- A.
  
  Pseudo-
- B.
  
  Hetero-
- C.
  
  Primi-
- D.
  
  Mal-
8.

The term dysphagia refers to someone who has ___ swallowing.
- A.
  
  Painful or difficult
- B.
  
  Good or normal
- C.
  
  Bad or poor
- D.
  
  Excessive
9.

In the term ambilateral, the prefix “Ambi-” refers to ___.
- A.
  
  Away from
- B.
  
  Around
- C.
  
  Half
- D.
  
  Both
10.

In the term antepartum, the prefix “ante-” means ___.
- A.
  
  Toward, near to
- B.
  
  Up, apart
- C.
  
  Against
- D.
  
  Before, forward
11.

The prefix that means “self” is ___.
- A.
  
  Meso-
- B.
  
  Auto-
- C.
  
  Retro-
- D.
  
  Homeo-
12.

In the term syncope, the prefix “syn-” means “together, with.” Which of the following prefixes shares the same meaning?
- A.
  
  Intra-
- B.
  
  End-
- C.
  
  In-
- D.
  
  Sym-
13.

The prefix “post-” can mean “after,” as in the term postoperative. However, as in the term posterior, it can also mean ___,
- A.
  
  Below
- B.
  
  Away from
- C.
  
  Behind
- D.
  
  Apart
14.

Put the prefixes in correct numerical order, from largest to smallest.
- A.
  
  Mono-, di-, tri-, quadri-
- B.
  
  Quadri-, tri-, di-, mono-
- C.
  
  Di-, quadri-, mono-, tri-
- D.
  
  Tri-, mono-, quadri-, di-
15.

Which of the following prefixes refers to “water”?
- A.
  
  Hypo-
- B.
  
  Hydro-
- C.
  
  Homeo-
- D.
  
  Oligo-
16.

Of the following prefixes, which one has the largest numerical meaning? (biggest number)
- A.
  
  Uni-
- B.
  
  Bi-
- C.
  
  Deca-
- D.
  
  Hemi-
17.

The prefix that means “down” is ___.
- A.
  
  Endo-
- B.
  
  Exo-
- C.
  
  Cata-
- D.
  
  Retro-
18.

As in the term diameter, the prefix “dia-” means ___.
- A.
  
  Within, inside
- B.
  
  Around
- C.
  
  Half
- D.
  
  Through, between
19.

In the term pericardium, the prefix “peri-” means ___.
- A.
  
  Between
- B.
  
  Around
- C.
  
  Beside, alongside
- D.
  
  Outside, beyond
20.

In the term intercostal, the prefix “inter-” means ___.
- A.
  
  Middle
- B.
  
  Before, in front of
- C.
  
  Together, with
- D.
  
  Between
21.

The prefix that means “first” is ___.
- A.
  
  Pro-
- B.
  
  Primi-
- C.
  
  Uni-
- D.
  
  Mono-
22.

Which prefix would be used to denote the smallest number when combined with the suffix "-meter"?
- A.
  
  Milli-
- B.
  
  Centi-
- C.
  
  Hemi-
- D.
  
  Deca-
23.

Someone involved in intraspection, is investigating ___.
- A.
  
  Without
- B.
  
  Within
- C.
  
  Around
- D.
  
  Beyond
24.

Which pair of prefixes could both be used to refer to something “above”?
- A.
  
  Hyper- & supra-
- B.
  
  Super- & hypo-
- C.
  
  Supra- & pre-
- D.
  
  Sub- & epi-
25.

In the terms contraception and contraband, the prefix “contra-” means ___.
- A.
  
  Without
- B.
  
  Away from
- C.
  
  Against
- D.
  
  Bad, poor