Roots/Prefixes/Suffixes Review Directions: Circle the best answer. 1.
Knowing the meaning of the word “mort” helps you understand that a mortician works with: a. Trees
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d. Dead people
Knowing the meaning of the word “tele-” helps you to know that a telephone: a. Makes a loud sound
c. Helps you hear over long distances
3. Knowing the meaning of “dem” helps you understand that a democracy is ruled by the: a. People
d. Living things
4. Knowing the meaning of the word “test” tells you that someone giving a testimonial should be: a. Telling the truth
c. Trying to make money
5. Knowing the meaning of the word “mim” helps you understand that a mime: a. Is very small
c. Does the same thing you do
6. Knowing the prefix “a-“ helps you understand someone who is asocial is: a. A living thing
d. Not social
7. Knowing the meaning of the prefix “post-“ helps you understand that a post-test: a. Comes after the unit
c. Is given before the unit.
8. Knowing the suffix “ism” helps you understand that Hinduism: a. Is the belief in Hindu
d. Is half of a Hindu
9. Knowing the prefix “be-“ helps you to know that to befriend someone is to: a. Make them your friend
c. To go over their friendship
10. Knowing the meaning of the root word “photo” helps you understand that photosynthesis is a process that uses: a. Distance
d. light