Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Choose the correct word with the given prefix to fill in the blank.

1. Sub-: The submarine went ___________ the surface of the ocean.

 (underwater/submerge)

2. Trans-: The scientist was able to ___________ the gene from one organism to
another.
 (transfer/translate)

3. Fore-: The weather ___________ predicts a storm tomorrow.

 (forecast/forewarn)

4. Inter-: The United Nations works to promote ___________ peace.

 (international/intergalactic)

Exercise 2: Match the Words to Their Definitions

Match each word with the correct definition.
1. Submarine
2. Transport
3. Forehead
4. Interact

a. To carry or move something from one place to another. b. The part of the face above
the eyebrows. c. A vehicle designed to operate underwater. d. To communicate or work
together.

Exercise 3: Word Creation

Create a word using the given prefix and the root word.
1. Sub- + marine = ___________
2. Trans- + form = ___________
3. Fore- + see = ___________
4. Inter- + national = ___________

Exercise 4: Sentence Creation

Use the given words in sentences.
1. Subway
2. Translate
3. Forewarn
4. Interact
Exercise 1: Multiple Choice
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

He hurt his __________ while lifting weights.

a) forearm
b) foredeck
c) intersection
The sudden noise __________ our conversation.

a) transatlantic
b) interrupted
c) transported
They took a __________ flight from New York to London.

a) subway
b) substandard
c) transatlantic
She takes the __________ every morning to get to work.

a) forehand
b) subway
c) foredeck
Trucks are used to __________ goods across the country.

a) transport
b) interrupt
c) forehand
Exercise 2: Match the Words to Their Definitions
Match each word with the correct definition.

Intersection
Substandard
Forehand
Foredeck
a. The area of a ship's deck that is at the front.
b. The crossing of two or more roads.
c. A shot in tennis made with the front of the hand facing the ball.
d. Below the usual or required standard.