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Quiz about BeginningsGreek Prefixes Part I

Beginnings--Greek Prefixes: Part I Quiz

Ready for some elementary sleuthing into the English language? Then you will need to know your Greek first. Take this quick quiz to see how Greek prefixes change, create, and determine the meanings of many English words we use today.

A multiple-choice quiz by 57wordsmith. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
57wordsmith

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
211,804

Updated
Nov 13 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Last 3 plays: ctorres2024 (7/10), Guest 73 (7/10), Guest 49 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. If I wanted a word to mean "without" or "not" which of these prefixes (derived from Greek) should I pick? Hint

a/an-

caco-

dis/di-

anti-

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Top", "tip" and "high" are associated with which of the following prefixes? Hint

acro-

holo-

caco-

eu-

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Question 3 of 10

3. The other day I thought about the round theatres found in ancient Rome, and it brought to mind the prefix which means "around." Which prefix should be chosen? Hint

dia-

endo-

hemi-

amphi-

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Question 4 of 10

4. If someone opposes someone or goes against a stated cause, this person would be considered an antagonist or antagonistic. What prefix indicates against? Hint

deka/deca/dec-

anti/ant-

ec/ex-

a/an-

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Question 5 of 10

5. If I were talking about ten I would use which prefix? Hint

deka/deca/dec-

dia-

bi-

hemi-

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Question 6 of 10

6. There are two sides to the Earth. What prefix would I use to express "half"? Hint

ex-

bi-

hemi-

dia-

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Question 7 of 10

7. What prefix should I use if I wanted to talk about "completely", "down" or "according to"? Hint

cata-, cath-, cat-

ana-

allo-

apo-

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Question 8 of 10

8. If I wanted to indicate a word with a meaning of "good" or "well" which of the listed prefixes should I use? Hint

dis/di-

cata/cath-

anti/ant-

eu-

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Question 9 of 10

9. Wanting to express how something is "difficult" or "bad" I would turn to which prefix? Hint

ec/ex-

anti/ant-

an/an-

dys-

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Dia-" means what? Hint

through or across

without or not

difficult or bad

two

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. If I wanted a word to mean "without" or "not" which of these prefixes (derived from Greek) should I pick?

Answer: a/an-

The prefix "a" or "an" means "without" or "not", so if I know "phonic" means "to have sound" and I wanted to say "My new stereo system was without sound suddenly" in a more succinct way, I could simply state, "My stereo system was suddenly aphonic."

2. "Top", "tip" and "high" are associated with which of the following prefixes?

Answer: acro-

Think about the word "acrobat". Images of a person performing physical feats on a high wire come to mind, which comes from the meaning of "acro"--high and "bat"--to walk.

3. The other day I thought about the round theatres found in ancient Rome, and it brought to mind the prefix which means "around." Which prefix should be chosen?

Answer: amphi-

Round theatres are better known as "amphitheatres". What other words come to mind with the prefix "amphi"?

4. If someone opposes someone or goes against a stated cause, this person would be considered an antagonist or antagonistic. What prefix indicates against?

Answer: anti/ant-

People who oppose taxes might be against the government, or be considered anti-government. And depending which grammar authority you refer to the hyphen can stay or go when attaching "anti".

5. If I were talking about ten I would use which prefix?

Answer: deka/deca/dec-

How many years are in a decade? Ten--that's right!

6. There are two sides to the Earth. What prefix would I use to express "half"?

Answer: hemi-

The world is round, or a sphere, and it is agreed that there are two halves, the northern and southern sphere, making two hemispheres.

7. What prefix should I use if I wanted to talk about "completely", "down" or "according to"?

Answer: cata-, cath-, cat-

Think about "cataclysm"--a complete disaster or of "catalog"--a complete list of items.

8. If I wanted to indicate a word with a meaning of "good" or "well" which of the listed prefixes should I use?

Answer: eu-

Someone with a tremendous feeling of well-being is euphoric or more specifically "health bearing".

9. Wanting to express how something is "difficult" or "bad" I would turn to which prefix?

Answer: dys-

If my day is impaired in function than I would say it is "dysfunctional".

10. "Dia-" means what?

Answer: through or across

The diaphram is a partition that goes through or separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities.

Source: Author 57wordsmith

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