NAME: ____________________________________________________________ SCORE: _________/20

SECTION: _______________________________

ENGLISH QUIZ #5
AFFIXES
A. Directions: Tell if the underlined affix is a prefix or a suffix. Write the answers on the blanks
provided. The first one is done for you.
example: painful – suffix

1. disappear- ________________________ 6. truthful- ________________________

2. impolite- ________________________ 7. shameless- ________________________
3. painless- ________________________ 8. immobile- ________________________
4. mislead- ________________________ 9. mindful- ________________________
5. swimmer- ________________________ 10. misconception- _______________________

B. Directions: Complete the table below. Write the answers on your answer sheet. The first one is done
for you.
WORD ROOT WORD PREFIX MEANING
mispronounce pronounce mis- pronounce wrongly
1. disappear
2. improper
3. misinformation
4. dishonest
5. misunderstand

C. Directions: Fill out the table with the information being asked. Write the answers on your answer
sheet. The first one is done for you.
WORD ROOT WORD SUFFIX MEANING
wonderful wonder -ful full of wonder
1. tasteless
2. player
3. successful
4. biker
5. sleepless