A Quiz About Prefixes Un-, Re-, De-

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In the English language, we have and use different prefixes to correctly make sense orally and by writing. Prefixes Un-, Re-, and De- are used to change the meaning of a verb. Advance your knowledge on their use below.

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1.

Using the prefix un-, write a sentence containing one new word in it.
2.

Using the prefix de-, write a sentence containing one new word in it.
3.

Using the prefix re-, write one sentence containing a new word in it.
4.

The prefix un- means ____________.
5.

Which of the following words uses the prefix un- correctly?
- A.
  
  Unreal
- B.
  
  Unhappy
- C.
  
  Unacceptable
- D.
  
  All of the above
6.

The prefix re- means _________.
7.

The prefix re- is correctly used in the word READ.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Which of the following words uses the prefix re- correctly?
- A.
  
  Reach
- B.
  
  Reader
- C.
  
  React
- D.
  
  Really
9.

The prefix de- means ________________ or _____________.
10.

The prefix de- is used incorrectly in the word dead.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Which of the following words use the prefix de- correctly?
- A.
  
  Delay
- B.
  
  Debrief
- C.
  
  Decrease
- D.
  
  All of the above
12.

Prefixes are (sometimes, always, or never) put in front of a root word to create a new word.