Prefixes and suffixes 1 / 10 What does the word "unbelievable" mean? Capable of being believed Not capable of being believed Believed wrongly The state of not believing The prefix "un-" means "not," and the suffix "-able" means "capable of." Thus, "unbelievable" means not capable of being believed. 2 / 10 What does the word "fearfulness" mean? The state of being full of fear Without fear The act of fearing wrongly The state of fearing again The base word "fear" combined with the suffix "-ful" means "full of fear," and the suffix "-ness" indicates the state or quality. Therefore, "fearfulness" means the state of being full of fear. 3 / 10 What does the word "disrespectful" mean? Full of respect Lacking respect Showing no respect Full of respect again The prefix "dis-" means "not" or "opposite of," and the suffix "-ful" means "full of." Therefore, "disrespectful" means showing no respect. 4 / 10 What does the word "prepayment" mean? Payment after receiving goods Payment before receiving goods Payment without receiving goods Full payment The prefix "pre-" means "before," and the suffix "-ment" indicates the action or process. Hence, "prepayment" means payment made before receiving goods or services. 5 / 10 What does the word "refreshment" mean? The act of being fresh The state of being fresh again Food and drinks The act of becoming fresh again The prefix "re-" means "again," and the suffix "-ment" indicates the action or process. Hence, "refreshment" means the act of becoming fresh again. (It can also refer to food and drinks, but the primary meaning here is the process.) 6 / 10 What does the word "hopelessness" mean? Full of hope Without hope The state of being hopeful The state of being without hope The base word "hope" combined with the suffix "-less" means "without hope," and the suffix "-ness" indicates the state or quality. Therefore, "hopelessness" means the state of being without hope. 7 / 10 What does the word "unhappiness" mean? Full of happiness Lacking happiness The state of being happy The state of not being happy The prefix "un-" means "not," and the suffix "-ness" means "state of." Hence, "unhappiness" means the state of not being happy. 8 / 10 What does the word "reusable" mean? Not able to be used Able to be used again Used before Full of use The prefix "re-" means "again," and the suffix "-able" means "capable of." Therefore, "reusable" means able to be used again. 9 / 10 What does the word "misunderstanding" mean? Understanding correctly Not understanding The act of understanding wrongly The state of not understanding The prefix "mis-" means "wrongly," and the suffix "-ing" indicates the action or result. Thus, "misunderstanding" means the act of understanding wrongly. 10 / 10 What does the word "thoughtfulness" mean? The state of being thoughtless The act of being full of thoughts The state of being considerate The act of thinking wrongly The base word "thought" combined with the suffix "-ful" means "full of thoughts" or "considerate," and the suffix "-ness" indicates the state or quality. Thus, "thoughtfulness" means the state of being considerate. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
