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English 8 Examination
Name: ____________________________________ Score: ___________________
Grade&Section: ____________________________ Date: ___________________
I. TRUE OR FALSE:
_________________ 1. A Prefix is a syllable placed before a root word to form a new word.
_________________ 2. A Suffix is a syllable placed after a root word to form a new word.
_________________ 3. Un-, in-, and im- is a prefix syllable.
_________________ 4. Suffixes, when added to root word can form a nouns, adjective, verbs, or
adverbs.
_________________ 5. Re- is a suffix syllable.
_________________ 6. A root word is a word from which many words are derived.
_________________ 7. Context clues indicate which of the possible meanings of a word is intended by
the writer or speaker.
_________________ 8. -er, -or, and -dom is a suffix syllable.
_________________ 9. There are prefixes that have only one meaning and others with more than one
meaning.
_________________ 10. Kind is not a root word from which kindly, kindness and unkind are derived.
II. A. Write on the given space the prefix that use on the root word.
1. Extraordinary - _________________
2. Benefactor - _________________
3. Substandard - _________________
4. Befriend - _________________
5. Circumference - _________________
6. Equidistant - _________________
7. Homophone - _________________
8. Preface - _________________
9. Rewrite - _________________
10. Malfunction - _________________
B. Write on the given space the suffix that use on the root word.
1. Maintenance -_____________________
 2. Childhood -_____________________
3. Action -_____________________
4. Volcanic -_____________________
5. Endless -_____________________
6. Creative -_____________________
7. Selfish -_____________________
8. Colorful -_____________________
9. Happily -_____________________
10. Judgement -_____________________
III. Complete the sentences by supplying the needed words that can be derived from the given
root words in parentheses. (2pts each)
1. The (Confucius-adjective) teachings shaped the Chinese34 way of life.
Answer: Confucian
2. The battalion (command-noun) ordered the soldiers to retreat.
Answer:____________________
3. We are supposed to (vacant-verb)this room once the alarm sounds.
Answer:____________________
4. The gymnasts (perfect-adverb) executed their number.
Answer:____________________
5. Our (involve-noun) is an expression of our commitment.
Answer:____________________
6. A student involved in a case of (vandal-noun) is expected to receive a corresponding sanction.
Answer:____________________
7. We (real-verb) our own limitations when we commit mistakes.
Answer:____________________
8. The (future-adjective)design of the gadget makes it so attractive to young consumers.
Answer:____________________
9. Anton’s group was assigned to make a (terra-noun) as its final biology project.
Answer:____________________
10. The holy man (right-adverb) defended himself before the judge.
Answer:____________________