Using Suffixes to Determine Word Meaning Quiz - TEAS

Question 1 of 20

1. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-algia”?

Spreading rapidly
A person who treats pain
Having to do with pain
Having to do with plants

Question 2 of 20

2. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-ectomy”?

The removal of
The science or study of
The condition of
To repair

Question 3 of 20

3. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-ize”?

State of being
To act on
Condition of
To make or cause to be

Question 4 of 20

4. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-itis”?

Infection of
Causing to be
Inflammation of
Among others

Question 5 of 20

5. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-less”?

Full of
Characterized by
Feeling of
Without

Question 6 of 20

6. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-ate”?

Characteristic of
To cause to be
To consume
Relating to

Question 7 of 20

7. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-ologist”?

A place to
The study or science of
The principles of
One who studies

Question 8 of 20

8. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-genesis”?

In addition
To cause to be
Made of
The production of

Question 9 of 20

9. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-phobe”?

One who fears
To fear greatly
One who loves
Filled with love

Question 10 of 20

10. Question

Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-ic”?

Characteristic of
Belonging to
State or quality of
One who

Question 11 of 20

11. Question

A patient was diagnosed with tachycardia because his heart rate was more than 100 beats per minute.

Which of the following defines the suffix “-cardia” as used in the word tachycardia in the sentence above?

Head
Brain
Heart
Lungs

Question 12 of 20

12. Question

I am looking for a good filter to purify our drinking water.

Which of the following defines the suffix “-ify” as used in the word purify in the sentence above?

To make
To use
To pour
To indicate

Question 13 of 20

13. Question

A low lymphocyte, or white blood cell, count often causes damage to the autoimmune system.

Which of the following defines the suffix “-cyte” as used in the word lymphocyte in the sentence above?

Surface
Cell
Contagious
Atom

Question 14 of 20

14. Question

My mother has suffered from hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) since she was very young.

Which of the following defines the suffix “-emia” as used in the word hypoglycemia in the sentence above?

Level of sugar
Presence in the nervous system
Lowest level of
Presence in the blood

Question 15 of 20

15. Question

Radon, asbestos, and tobacco are common carcinogenic substances, which cause numerous types of cancer.

Which of the following defines the suffix “-genic” as used in the word carcinogenic in the sentence above?

Becoming
Indicating
Causing
Curing

Question 16 of 20

16. Question

Women should have a mammogram at least annually to detect breast cancer as early as possible.

Which of the following defines the suffix “-gram” as used in the word mammogram in the sentence above?

To see or examine
That which reveals
To imprint on
To record or write

Question 17 of 20

17. Question

My heart attack was the result of a severe blockage of my main carotid artery.

Which of the following defines the suffix “-age” as used in the word blockage in the sentence above?

To cause
The condition of
Along with
A group of

Question 18 of 20

18. Question

Hydrophilic plants will always grow toward water sources.

Which of the following defines the suffix “-philic” as used in the word hydrophilic in the sentence above?

Fear of
Attraction to
Inclined to
Away from

Question 19 of 20

19. Question

Many doctors recommend having a colonoscopy regularly, starting at the age of 40.

Which of the following defines the suffix “-scopy” as used in the word colonoscopy in the sentence above?

To examine closely with an instrument
To see with the naked eye
An instrument used to hear
To make larger

Question 20 of 20

20. Question

The patient’s neuropathy, which caused extreme pain and burning sensations in his feet, was probably caused by his diabetes.

Which of the following defines the suffix “-pathy” as used in the word neuropathy in the sentence above?

Discomfort
Causing
Disease
Disturbance

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