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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.
Free Practice Questions (12)
TEAS Vocabulary: Understanding Prefixes to Change Word Meaning
Which word part is commonly added to the beginning of a base word to change its meaning?
TEAS Vocabulary: Prefix ‘Auto’ Meaning ‘Self’
The following are prefixes; which of the following means self?
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What is the meaning of the word "retrospective" based on its prefix and root?
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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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What does the word "transcontinental" mean, based on its prefix and root?
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What is the meaning of the word "inaudible" based on its prefix and root?
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What does the word "preview" mean, based on its prefix and root?
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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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According to the prefix "mal-", which of the following phrases best defines "malformed"?
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According to the prefix "inter-", which of the following phrases defines "interplanetary"?
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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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According to the prefix "pre-", which of the following words defines "preliminary"?