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English and Language Usage • Vocabulary Acquisition

Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes

Master Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes concepts with free TEAS practice questions and detailed rationales. These questions will help you reinforce your understanding and improve your score on the TEAS exam.

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Free Practice Questions (12)

Question 1medium

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Which word part is commonly added to the beginning of a base word to change its meaning?

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Question 2medium

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The following are prefixes; which of the following means self?

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Question 3easy

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What is the meaning of the word "retrospective" based on its prefix and root?

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Question 4easy

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Which word uses the suffix "-ion" to indicate the act or process related to the root "port" (meaning carry)?

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Question 5easy

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What does the word "transcontinental" mean, based on its prefix and root?

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Question 6easy

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What is the meaning of the word "inaudible" based on its prefix and root?

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Question 7medium

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What does the word "preview" mean, based on its prefix and root?

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Question 8easy

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Which word uses the suffix "-ion" to indicate the act or result of the root "dict" (meaning to say or speak)?

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Question 9medium

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According to the prefix "mal-", which of the following phrases best defines "malformed"?

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Question 10easy

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According to the prefix "inter-", which of the following phrases defines "interplanetary"?

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Question 11easy

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According to the prefix "intra-", which of the following is the best definition of the word "intravenous"?

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Question 12easy

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According to the prefix "pre-", which of the following words defines "preliminary"?

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