Prefix, Suffix & Syllables Worksheet-1

Prefix, Suffix & Syllables Worksheet-1

1. Choose a CORRECT form of Suffix to complete the following sentence

I was ______ to recognize him since it was dark in the room.

A. unabling       B. unable           C. unableness   D. abled

2. Choose a CORRECT form of Suffix to complete the following sentence

He was punished for his ___.

A. behaves         B. behaved        C. misbehaved D. misbehaviour

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3. Choose a CORRECT form of Suffix to complete the following sentence

Leena wanted to ____ the birthday presents quickly.

A. wrapped       B. unwrap         C. wrapping      D. unwrapping

4. What does the suffix "ment" mean?

A. Very small                                 B. Act of

C. Science or theory                     D. Many

5. What does the prefix "quad" mean?

A. Four               B. From             C. Hundred       D. Opposite

6. Choose the CORRECT form of 'suffixes' to complete the following sentence.

Naina could not hide her ____ when I told her the good news.

A. excited           B. excites           C. exciting         D. excitement

7. Choose the CORRECT form of 'suffixes' to complete the following sentence.

I felt ______ and unable to protect the sick dog.

A. helped           B. helplessly      C. helping          D. helpless

8. Find the number of syllables in the following word : Volcano

A. 1                      B. 2                     C. 4                     D. 3

9. Find the number of syllables in the following word : Ambulance

A. 3                     B. 4                     C. 2                     D. 1

10. Find the number of syllables in the following word : Capacity

A. 2                     B. 3                     C. 4                     D. 1

Answer Keys:

1. B; 2. D; 3. B; 4. B; 5. A; 6. D; 7. D; 8. D; 9. A; 10. C