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Latest Prefix/Suffix MCQ Objective Questions

Prefix/Suffix Question 1:

Choose another adjective derived from “pure.”

  1. impure
  2. unpure
  3. purity
  4. none of these

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : impure

Prefix/Suffix Question 1 Detailed Solution

The correct answer is 'impure'.
 
Key Points
  • The word "impure" is the correct adjective derived from "pure" by adding the prefix "im-," which means "not" or "without."
  • "Unpure" is not a standard word in English. The proper negative form of "pure" is "impure."
  • "Purity" is a noun, not an adjective, and refers to the state of being pure, so it doesn't fit the requirement for an adjective derived from "pure."
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.
 
Correct Answer: "impure"
 
Additional Information
  • Option 2: "unpure" is incorrect because it is not a standard English word derived from "pure."
  • Option 3: "purity" is a noun and does not serve as an adjective derived from "pure."

Prefix/Suffix Question 2:

In which of the following word: "en' is not used as a prefix:

  1. enlist
  2. envy
  3. encourage
  4. enlighten

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : envy

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The correct answer is '2' i.e. envy .

Key Points

  • Prefix “en-” typically means "to cause to be" or "to put into or onto", and is used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives.
  • Option 1: enlist – The prefix "en-" is used with "list" to mean "to enroll or sign up", especially in military service.
  • Option 3: encourage – "en-" is used with "courage" to mean "to give courage". This is a typical use of the en- prefix.
  • Option 4: enlighten – "en-" is used with "lighten" to mean "to give light or understanding". This again uses "en-" as a prefix.
  • Option 2: envy – This word does not contain the prefix "en-". It is a standalone root word derived from the Latin *invidia* (meaning ill will or jealousy), and not formed by adding a prefix to a base word.

Correct sentence: “Envy” is not a word formed with the prefix “en-”; it is a root word by itself.

Additional Information

  • Common words with “en-” prefix: enable, enlarge, empower, enrich, endanger – all use “en-” to express causation or transformation.

Prefix/Suffix Question 3:

Which one of the following takes a prefix 'un' to form a new word?

  1. interpret
  2. clear 
  3. appear
  4. motivate

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : clear 

Prefix/Suffix Question 3 Detailed Solution

The correct answer is 'clear'.
 
Key Points
  • The prefix "un-" is often used to create the negative form of adjectives and verbs.
  • When added to "clear," it forms "unclear," which is a commonly used word meaning not clear or ambiguous.
  • The other options do not typically form standard English words with the prefix "un-".
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.
 
New Word Formed: unclear
 
Additional Information
  • interpret: The negative form is usually "misinterpret." "Uninterpret" is not a standard English word.
  • appear: The negative form is "disappear." "Unappear" is not a standard English word.
  • motivate: The negative form is "demotivate." "Unmotivate" is not a standard English word.

Prefix/Suffix Question 4:

Which one of the following words takes the prefix 'dis' to form a new word?

  1. like
  2. study
  3. teach
  4. great

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : like

Prefix/Suffix Question 4 Detailed Solution

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. "like".

Key Points

  • The word "like" means to feel affection or regard for someone or something or to find it agreeable. (पसंद करना)
    • Example: I like listening to music during my free time.
  • When the prefix 'dis' is added to "like," it forms the word "dislike", which means to feel aversion or distaste for something. (नापसंद करना)
    • Example: She dislikes eating spicy food.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Study (पढ़ाई करना): The act of learning or acquiring knowledge through reading, research, or practice.
    • Example: He studies history to understand the events of the past.
  • Teach (पढ़ाना): To impart knowledge or instruct someone about a subject.
    • Example: She teaches mathematics to high school students.
  • Great (महान): Of high quality, excellence, or importance.
    • Example: He was a great leader who inspired millions of people.

Prefix/Suffix Question 5:

Select the option which is NOT an ANTONYM of another word by way of adding the prefix 'dis-'.

  1. disqualify
  2. dispensation
  3. disorganized
  4. disintegrate

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : dispensation

Prefix/Suffix Question 5 Detailed Solution

The correct answer is - "Dispensation".

Key Points

  • In this type of questions , be careful as the demand of question is NOT AN ANTONYM.
  • Let us check the words which are antonyms of other words -
    • Disqualify is the antonym of the word "qualify".
    • Disorganized is the antomym of the word "organized".
    • Disintegrate is the antonym of the word "Integrate"
  • Dispensation means Special permission to allowed that is not allowed legally and is not an antonym made by joining prefix "dis".

 So the correct option is Option 2

Top Prefix/Suffix MCQ Objective Questions

Which one of the following suffixes can be added to the word below to form a new word: 

Infant

  1. _____ dom
  2. ____ry
  3. ____cy
  4. ____ish

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : ____ry

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The correct answer is 'ry'

Key Points

  • Infantry: Infantry is a military specialization that engages in military combat on foot, distinguished from cavalry, artillery, and armored forces.
  • None of the other suffix when added to 'infant' will make a meaningful word

Complete the sentence choosing the right form of Prefix:

Peter let his soda sit so long that the fizz went out and it was ______carbonated.

  1. un
  2. de
  3. re
  4. dis

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : de

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The correct answer is "de".

Key Points

  • A prefix is a group of letters that's added to the beginning of a word. Prefixes modify the meaning of a word.
  • They can make a word negative, show repetition or indicate an opinion.
  • The prefix "de" means off or from, removal of or from something specified for example: Dethrone.
  • Reversal of something for example: Decompose, Disintegrate.
  • In the given sentence,  the process of carbonation is being reversed and hence the correct prefix 'de' will be used before the adjective carbonated.

Thus, the correct sentence after using the prefix will be Peter let his soda sit so long that the fizz went out and it was decarbonated.

Directions: Choose the most suitable prefix for the given sentence:

The Taj Mahal is a symbol of the _______ mortal love of two people.

  1. im
  2. dis
  3. un
  4. re

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : im

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The correct answer is 'im.'

Key Points

  • In the given sentence, the word 'mortal' means cannot live forever and must die.
  • Let us explore the given options:
    • The prefix 'im' means not or no, used with some adjectives and nouns that begin with 'b', 'm', and 'p' to give the opposite meaning.
      • Example: Balance-Imbalance, Mature-ImmaturePure-Impure.
    • The prefix 'dis' means not; opposite of, used with some nouns, verbs, and adjectives for giving a word the opposite meaning.
      • Example: Like-Dislike (not), Balance-Disbalance (opposite).
    • The prefix 'un' means not; remove used with many adjectives, adverbs, and verbs to give the opposite meaning.
      • Example: Known-Unknown (not), Wrap-Unwrap (remove).
    • The prefix 're' means again, used with many verbs, nouns, or adjectives.
      • Example: Election-Re-election, Heated-Reheated.
  • The word 'Immortal' means living or lasting forever.
     

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: The Taj Mahal is a symbol of the immortal love of two people.

Additional Information

Prefix Meaning
dis- not, opposite of
mis- badly, wrongly
un- not, remove
re- again
inter- between
pre- before
super- above
sub- under
anti- against, opposing
in- or ir- not or no

 

  • दिए गए वाक्य में, 'mortal' शब्द का अर्थ है जो हमेशा के लिए नहीं जी सकता और मरना चाहिए
  • आइए दिए गए विकल्पों का पता लगाएं:
    • Prefix 'im' का अर्थ है नहीं, कुछ adjectives और nouns के साथ प्रयोग किया जाता है जो विपरीत अर्थ देने के लिए 'b', 'm', and 'p' से शुरू होते हैं।
    • Prefix 'dis' का अर्थ है नहीं; के विपरीत, किसी शब्द को विपरीत अर्थ देने के लिए कुछ nouns, verbs, and adjectives के साथ प्रयोग किया जाता है।
    • Prefix 'un' का अर्थ है नहीं; हटाना, विपरीत अर्थ देने के लिए कई adjectives, adverbs, and verbs के साथ प्रयोग किया जाता है।
    • Prefix 're' का अर्थ है फिर से, कई verbs, nouns, or adjectives के साथ प्रयोग किया जाता है।
  • 'Immortal' शब्द का अर्थ है अमर, शाश्‍वत अनश्‍वर
     

अत: सही उत्तर विकल्प 1 है।

पुरा वाक्य: The Taj Mahal is a symbol of the immortal love of two people.

Choose the appropriate prefix to make the new word :

Colon

  1. Sub-
  2. Re-
  3. Semi-
  4. Super-

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : Semi-

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The correct answer is- Semi-

Key Points

  • We can form new words by adding suffixes or prefixes with the given word.
  • The prefix 'semi-' means half or partly; in some degree or particular.
  • The word 'Semi-colon' is a combination of 'semi' and 'colon' which means- a punctuation mark (;) indicating a pause, typically between two main clauses, that is more pronounced than that indicated by a comma.
  • The prefixes given in the other options don't add up with the given word.

Which among the following suffixes is not suitable for the word 'prevent'?

  1. able 
  2. ing
  3. ive
  4. ious

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : ious

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The correct answer is option 4) i.e. ious.

Key Points 

  • Suffixes are a letter or group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning or function.
  • 'Prevent' means to keep from happening or existing.
  • Let us explore the options:
    • The first option 'able' when added as a suffix to the word 'prevent', it becomes 'preventable' which means able to be prevented or avoided.
    • The second option 'ing' when added as a suffix to the word 'prevent', it becomes 'preventing' which is a gerund or present participle of 'prevent'.
    • The third option 'ive' when added as a suffix to the word 'prevent', it becomes 'preventive' which means devoted to or concerned with the prevention: Precautionary.
    • The fourth option 'ious' when added as a suffix to the word 'prevent', it becomes 'preventious' which do not have meaning or existence.
  • Hence, the fourth option is not suitable as a suffix for the word 'prevent'.

Additional Information 

  • There are two types of suffixes: vowel and consonant.
    • Vowel suffixes include endings such as "-ing, -able/ -ible, -ous, -ive, -ed, -er,-es, -end".
    • Consonant suffixes include endings such as "-s, -less, -ness, - ment, and -ly".

Hinglish

  • Suffixes एक अक्षर या अक्षरों का समूह है जो किसी शब्द के अर्थ या कार्य को बदलने के लिए उसके अंत में जोड़ा जाता है।
  • 'Prevent' का अर्थ होता है होने या होने से रोकना।
  • आइए विकल्पों का पता लगाएं:
    • पहला विकल्प  'able' जब 'prevent' शब्द के suffix के रूप में जोड़ा जाता है, तो यह 'preventable' हो जाता है जिसका अर्थ है रोकने या टालने में सक्षम। 
    • दूसरा विकल्प 'ing' जब 'prevent' शब्द के suffix के रूप में जोड़ा जाता है , तो यह 'preventing' बन जाता है जो 'prevent' का एक gerund या वर्तमान कृदंत है। 
    • तीसरा विकल्प 'ive' जब 'prevent' शब्द के suffix के रूप में जोड़ा जाता है, तो यह 'preventive' बन जाता है जिसका अर्थ है रोकथाम के लिए समर्पित या संबंधित: एहतियाती।
    • चौथा विकल्प  'ious' जब 'prevent' शब्द के suffix के रूप में जोड़ा जाता है, तो वह 'preventious' हो जाता है जिसका कोई अर्थ या अस्तित्व नहीं होता है।
  • अत: चौथा विकल्प 'prevent' शब्द के प्रत्यय के रूप में उपयुक्त नहीं है।

Directions: Find the suitable one-word substitution from the given alternatives:

'Inability to resist urges to steal items that you generally don't really need and that usually have little value.'

  1. Verbomania
  2. Kleptomania
  3. Cynomania
  4. Xenomania

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Kleptomania

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The correct answer is 'Kleptomania'.
     

  • The root word is 'mania' means an excessive desire for something.
  • 'Klepto' originated from the greek 'kleptes' thief and its meaning is 'to steal'.
  • Kleptomania is the excessive desire to steal items that a person generally doesn't need and that usually have little value.
  • Let us look at the meanings of the options-  
    WORDS MEANING
    Verbomania excessive use of or obsession with words.
    Cynomaina obsession for dogs.
    Xenomania  obsession for foreign things or with foreigners.

The correct answer is Kleptomania.

  •  What is the root word?
  • A root word is a word or word part that can form the basis of new words through the addition of prefixes and affixes.
  • For example:
    • “ambivalent” has a root word of “ambi” plus the suffix "valent"
    • “Chronic” has the root word “chron”; “-ic” is merely the suffix.

Direction: Choose the correct prefix to ‘adventure’.

  1. mis-
  2. pre-
  3. mal-
  4. dis-

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : mis-

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The correct answer is 'mis-'.

Key Points

  • Let's explore the options:
    • When we use prefix 'mis' with the word 'adventure' it becomes 'misadventure' which means an accident, or bad luck, or an experience with a bad result. For example:
      • His vacation turned into a series of misadventures.
    • When we use prefix 'pre' with the word 'adventure' it becomes 'preadventure', which doesn't have any existence or meaning.
    • When we use prefix 'mal' with the word 'adventure' it becomes 'maladventure', which doesn't have any existence or meaning.
    • When we use prefix 'dis 'with the word 'adventure' it becomes 'disadventure', which doesn't have any existence or meaning.
  • Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

  • Let's look at the synonyms and antonyms of the word 'misadventure':
    • Synonyms- adversity, ill, mischance, etc.
    • Antonyms-  fortune, luck, serendipity, etc.

Directions: Choose the most suitable prefix for the given sentence:

I felt _______ secure talking to a stranger and so-called the police.

  1. dis-
  2. un-
  3. de-
  4. in-

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : in-

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The correct answer is 'in-'.

Key Points

  • In the given sentence, the word 'secure' means free from worry or doubt; confident.
  • Let us explore the given options:
    • The prefix 'dis-' means not; opposite of, used with some nouns, verbs, and adjectives for giving a word the opposite meaning.
      • Example: Like-Dislike (not), Balance-Disbalance (opposite).
    • The prefix 'un-' means not; remove used with many adjectives, adverbs, and verbs to give the opposite meaning.
      • Example: Known-Unknown (not), Wrap-Unwrap (remove).
    • The prefix 'de-' is used with many verbs, nouns, and adjectives for giving a word the opposite meaning.
      • Example: Stabilize-Destabilize, Caffeinated-Decaffeinated.
    • The prefix 'in-' means not or no, used with some adjectives and nouns.
      • Example: Action-Inaction (lack of action).
  • The word 'Insecure' means not safe or protected.
     

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Complete Sentence: I felt insecure talking to a stranger and so-called the police.

Additional Information

Prefix Meaning
dis- not, opposite of
mis- badly, wrongly
un- not, remove
re- again
inter- between
pre- before
super- above
sub- under
anti- against, opposing
in- or ir- not or no

 

  • दिए गए वाक्य में, 'secure' शब्द का अर्थ है आश्‍वस्‍त, सुरक्षित
  • आइए दिए गए विकल्पों का पता लगाएं:
    • Prefix 'dis-' का अर्थ है नहीं; के विपरीत, किसी शब्द को विपरीत अर्थ देने के लिए कुछ nouns, verbs, और adjectives के साथ प्रयोग किया जाता है।।
    • Prefix 'un-' का अर्थ है नहीं; हटाना, विपरीत अर्थ देने के लिए कई adjectives, adverbs, and verbs के साथ प्रयोग किया जाता है।
    • Prefix 'de-' एक शब्द को विपरीत अर्थ देने के लिए कई verbs, nouns, और adjectives के साथ प्रयोग किया जाता है।
    • Prefix 'in-' का अर्थ है नहीं, कुछ adjectives और nouns के साथ प्रयोग किया जाता है।
  • 'Insecure' शब्द का अर्थ है असुरक्षित
     

अत: सही उत्तर विकल्प 4 है।

पुरा वाक्य: I felt insecure talking to a stranger and so-called the police.

What will be the suitable prefix for the word 'decent'?

  1. un
  2. non
  3. not
  4. in

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : in

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The correct answer is 'In'.
Key Points 

  • prefix is a word, letter, or number placed before another. It appears at the beginning of a word and changes the word’s original meaning.
  • The given word 'decent' means 'conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behaviour.'
  • The word 'In' means 'not, without' which when used as a prefix with 'decent' makes it 'indecent'.
  • Indecorous means not conforming with generally accepted standards of behavior or propriety; obscene.
    • For eg.- Cursing someone in front of children is considered both indecent and impolite to most.
  • Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.


The correct word is- Indecent
Additional Information
A shortlist of prefix and meaning:

Prefix Meaning
de- from, down, away, reverse, opposite
dis- not, opposite, reverse, away
ex- out of, away from, lacking, former
il- not
im- not, without
in- not, without

Fill in the blank with the correct option in the given sentence:

My boss is often --courteous and speaks to me in a rude tone.

  1. dis --
  2. un--
  3. pre--
  4. ante--

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : dis --

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The correct answer is 'dis--'. 

Key Points

Let's look at the different words the 4 prefixes will create:

  • Discourteous: Referring to a person who is rude and inconsiderate of the feeling of others. 
  • Uncourteous: This is not an actual, official word. 
  • Precourteous: This too s not an actual, official word. 
  • Antecourteous: Neither is this an actual word. 

Thus, the first option 'dis--' is the correct answer. 

Hint

  • The use of the descriptive adjective 'rude' points to the meaning of the word 'discourteous'.  
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