Prefixes Quiz 1; MAS 117/119 (By M Daish)
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1 of 3 quizzes (when I finish them) on the PREFIXES. First quiz in learning our prefixes for class. We will be tested on our prefixes, suffixes and roots "sometime in the next two months." Good luck!
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Meaning of:a-, an-
- A.
Against
- B.
Slow
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Once
- D.
Without
- E.
Before
Correct Answer
D. WithoutExplanation
The prefix "a-" or "an-" in this context means "without." It indicates the absence or lack of something. In this case, it suggests that the word or concept being described does not have or is not associated with the quality or condition mentioned in the question.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Ab-
- A.
Twice
- B.
Away from
- C.
With
- D.
Above
- E.
Red
Correct Answer
B. Away fromExplanation
The prefix "ab-" means "away from" or "off," indicating a direction or movement away from something. In this context, "ab-" suggests moving or being positioned away from a certain point or object. Therefore, the correct answer is "away from."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Ad-
- A.
One
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Not
- C.
Outside
- D.
Within
- E.
To, toward
Correct Answer
E. To, towardExplanation
The given answer "to, toward" is correct because the prefix "ad-" in Latin often indicates direction or movement towards something. It can be translated as "to" or "toward" in English. This prefix is commonly used to form words such as "advance" (to move forward) or "adhere" (to stick to). Therefore, "to, toward" accurately represents the meaning of the prefix "ad-".Rate this question:
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- 4.
Alb-
- A.
Against
- B.
White
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Around, near
- D.
After
- E.
New
Correct Answer
B. WhiteExplanation
The correct answer is "white" because "alb-" is a prefix that means "white" in Latin.Rate this question:
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Ambi-
- A.
Twice
- B.
Same
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Both
- D.
Before
- E.
Many
Correct Answer
C. BothExplanation
The prefix "ambi-" means "both" or "twice." It indicates that something has two aspects or occurs in two different ways. Therefore, the correct answer is "both," as it aligns with the meaning of the prefix.Rate this question:
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Ana-
- A.
Up, back, against, throughout
- B.
Along side of, beside
- C.
Below, under
- D.
On
- E.
Bad
Correct Answer
A. Up, back, against, throughoutExplanation
The given answer consists of prepositions that indicate various positions or movements. "Up" and "back" suggest upward and backward movements respectively. "Against" indicates a position of opposition or contact with something. "Throughout" implies a sense of being present or occurring in every part of a particular area or object.Rate this question:
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Ante-, anter/o
- A.
Same
- B.
Large
- C.
After, behind
- D.
Before, in front of
- E.
Against
Correct Answer
D. Before, in front ofExplanation
The prefix "ante-" or "anter/o" means "before" or "in front of." This prefix is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate something that is located in front of or comes before another structure or event. For example, "anteversion" refers to the abnormal forward tilting of an organ or body part. Therefore, the correct answer is "before, in front of."Rate this question:
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Anti-
- A.
Two, twice, double
- B.
Around
- C.
Four
- D.
Against
- E.
Hard
Correct Answer
D. AgainstExplanation
The prefix "anti-" means against or opposite. Therefore, the correct answer "against" aligns with the meaning of the prefix.Rate this question:
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Bi-/bis
- A.
Fast
- B.
One
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Twice, double
- D.
Along side, beside
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Middle
Correct Answer
C. Twice, doubleExplanation
The prefix "bi-/bis" means "twice" or "double." This means that when this prefix is added to a word, it indicates that something is happening or being done two times or is being doubled.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Brady-
- A.
Four
- B.
Backward
- C.
Slow
- D.
Across
- E.
Blue
Correct Answer
C. SlowExplanation
The given list of words consists of various adjectives. Out of these adjectives, "slow" is the only one that describes the speed or pace of something. The other words do not specifically relate to speed or pace. Therefore, "slow" is the correct answer in this context.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Circum-
- A.
Many
- B.
Around
- C.
With
- D.
Outside
- E.
Same
Correct Answer
B. AroundExplanation
The prefix "circum-" means "around" or "surrounding." It is used to indicate something that is located or happening around a particular object or area. In this context, "circum-" suggests the idea of something being in close proximity or encircling. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "around."Rate this question:
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- 12.
Con-
- A.
With
- B.
Against
- C.
After
- D.
New
- E.
Up, back again, against, throughout
Correct Answer
A. WithExplanation
The prefix "con-" means "with" and is used to indicate being together or in partnership with something or someone. It is often used to form words that describe cooperation or joint action. Therefore, the correct answer is "with."Rate this question:
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Contra-
- A.
With
- B.
Above
- C.
Red
- D.
Outside, beyond, in addition to
- E.
Against
Correct Answer
E. AgainstExplanation
The prefix "contra-" is used to indicate opposition or contrast. Therefore, when something is described as "contra-", it means it is against or in opposition to something else.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Cyan/o
- A.
Under, below
- B.
Blue
- C.
False
- D.
Away from
- E.
Back
Correct Answer
B. BlueExplanation
The term "cyan/o" refers to the color blue. This is evident from the fact that "cyan/o" is derived from the Greek word "kyanos" which means blue. Therefore, the correct answer is blue.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Di-
- A.
Across
- B.
Outside, outward
- C.
Two, twice, double
- D.
With
- E.
Not
Correct Answer
C. Two, twice, doubleExplanation
The prefix "di-" in this context means "two," "twice," or "double." It indicates that the root word is being multiplied or repeated.Rate this question:
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Dors/o
- A.
In
- B.
Many
- C.
New
- D.
Back
- E.
Red
Correct Answer
D. BackExplanation
The word "back" is the correct answer because it is the only word that is related to the given word "dors/o". "Dors/o" is a root word that means "back" in Latin, so "back" is the most appropriate choice among the given options.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Dys-
- A.
Well, good, easy
- B.
Before, in front of
- C.
Hard, difficult, bad
- D.
Not
- E.
Slow
Correct Answer
C. Hard, difficult, badExplanation
The prefix "dys-" is commonly used to indicate something that is hard, difficult, or bad. It is often used to describe conditions or disorders that are abnormal or problematic. For example, "dysfunction" refers to a state of impaired or abnormal functioning, while "dyslexia" is a learning disorder that affects reading and writing abilities. Therefore, the correct answer is "hard, difficult, bad" because these words align with the meaning commonly associated with the prefix "dys-".Rate this question:
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