Using Prefixes to Determine Word Meaning Quiz

Question 1 of 20

1. Question

My doctor prescribed an antibiotic to fight my infection.

Which of the following defines the prefix “anti-“ as used in the word antibiotic in the sentence above?

with
after
against
for

Question 2 of 20

2. Question

After surgery, the patient was fed by intravenous tubes.

Which of the following defines the prefix “intra-” as used in the word intravenous in the sentence above?

within
over
outside
between

Question 3 of 20

3. Question

The patient opted for the noninvasive laser surgery, which does not involve incisions, to remove her gallstones.

Which of the following defines the prefix “non-” as used in the word noninvasive in the sentence above?

against
not
less than
more than

Question 4 of 20

4. Question

The outstanding ER staff put forth extraordinary efforts during the disease outbreak.

Which of the following defines the prefix “extra-” as used in the word extraordinary in the sentence above?

less than
beyond
under
in place of

Question 5 of 20

5. Question

Health professionals work together with clear communication to avoid the misdiagnosis of illnesses.

Which of the following defines the prefix “mis-” as used in the word misdiagnosis in the sentence above?

wrong
against
supporting
after

Question 6 of 20

6. Question

The new multifunction equipment, with a large variety of purposes, is amazingly innovative.

Which of the following defines the prefix “multi-” as used in the word multifunction in the sentence above?

some
new
many
only

Question 7 of 20

7. Question

The new director of the university museum is a famous author and anthropologist, focusing on the whole human experience.

Which of the following defines the prefix “anthrop-” as used in the word anthropologist in the sentence above?

personalities
scientist
ancient history
mankind

Question 8 of 20

8. Question

A good, strong disinfectant is vital to stopping the spread of infections.

Which of the following defines the prefix “dis-” as used in the word disinfectant in the sentence above?

for
not
away
clean

Question 9 of 20

9. Question

The scientist cut the worm into three sections: the anterior, the midsection and the posterior.

Which of the following defines the prefix “mid-” as used in the word midsection in the sentence above?

between
before
under
after

Question 10 of 20

10. Question

The patient’s MRI revealed a massive subdural hemorrhage.

Which of the following defines the prefix “sub-” as used in the word subdural in the sentence above?

above
beyond
more
under

Question 11 of 20

11. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “micro-”?

large
see
small
smell

Question 12 of 20

12. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “auto-”?

self
move
go
together

Question 13 of 20

13. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “poly-”?

some
more
most
many

Question 14 of 20

14. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “inter-”?

inside
between
around
within

Question 15 of 20

15. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “pre-”?

first
before
after
during

Question 16 of 20

16. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “super-”?

under
below
many
above

Question 17 of 20

17. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “hydro-”?

oxygen
mineral
water
air

Question 18 of 20

18. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “theo-”?

belief
mind
body
fact

Question 19 of 20

19. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “hyper-”?

more
less
under
same

Question 20 of 20

20. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “post-”?

less
before
after
more

ATI TEAS 7 English & Language Usage Review

Using Prefixes to Determine Word Meaning Quiz (20 Questions)

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