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Prefixes And Word Stress English Exercises: Level A2-B1 (with Answers)

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Prefixes And Word Stress English Exercises: Level A2-B1 (with Answers)

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Track your Prefixes And Word Stress progress with 15 exercises at Level A2-B1. Take the quiz today, note your score, and retake it next week to see how much you have improved. Every question includes a full explanation so each attempt teaches you something new.

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Q1 15

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Q1 15

Question 1: In the word 'unkind,' the syllable 'kind' is pronounced more strongly than 'un.' What is this an example of?

Question 1 options

A Word stress

B A compound word

C A prefix

D A suffix

When one syllable in a word is pronounced more strongly than the others, this is called word stress. In 'unkind,' the stress falls on the root word 'kind,' not on the prefix 'un-.'

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Question 2: When writing about pronunciation, the stress in 'dislike' falls on the ___ of the word.

Question 2 options

A prefix 'dis'

B root 'like'

C last letter

D first letter

In 'dislike,' the stress falls on the root part 'like,' not on the prefix 'dis-.' In most prefixed words, the root word keeps the main stress.

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Question 3: When a prefix is added to a word, the main stress usually stays on the root word.

Question 3 options

A True

B False

This is true. In most cases, adding a prefix does not change where the main stress falls. For example, 'happy' has stress on 'hap,' and 'unhappy' still has stress on 'hap.'

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Question 4: Which sentence correctly describes stress placement in a prefixed word?

Question 4 options

A In 'rebuild,' the stress falls on 'build.'

B In 'rebuild,' both syllables are equally stressed.

C In 'rebuild,' the stress falls on 're.'

D In 'rebuild,' neither syllable is stressed.

In 'rebuild,' the main stress falls on the root word 'build,' not on the prefix 're-.' This follows the general rule that prefixes are usually unstressed.

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Question 5: Match each prefix to its meaning.

Question 5 options

un-

re-

mis-

pre-

again or back

wrongly or badly

before

not or reverse

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

The prefix 'un-' means 'not,' 're-' means 'again,' 'mis-' means 'wrongly,' and 'pre-' means 'before.' These are common prefixes that usually do not change the main stress of the root word.

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Question 6: Which sentence has a spelling error related to a prefix?

Question 6 options

A That task is inpossible to finish today.

B Please rewrite your answer clearly.

C He will preheat the oven before baking.

D She was unhappy about the result.

The correct spelling is 'impossible,' not 'inpossible.' The prefix 'im-' is used before words starting with 'p' or 'b,' while 'in-' is used before other consonants.

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Question 7: When explaining pronunciation in a study guide, which is the best way to show stress in 'uncertain'? The word is written as ___.

Question 7 options

A ˈuncertain

B uncertainˈ

C un'certain'

D unˈcertain

The notation 'unˈcertain' correctly uses the stress mark (ˈ) before the stressed syllable 'cer.' This is the standard dictionary method for showing word stress.

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Q8 15

Question 8: A student wrote: 'The prefix over- in overcook carries the main stress.' Which option correctly fixes this error?

Question 8 options

A The word overcook has equal stress on every syllable.

B The prefix over- in overcook carries the main stress on both parts.

C The prefix over- in overcook has no stress at all.

D The root 'cook' in overcook carries the main stress.

In 'overcook,' the main stress falls on the root 'cook,' not on the prefix 'over-.' The corrected sentence explains that the root word keeps the stress.

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Question 9: Arrange the parts in the correct order to explain how a prefix changes a word's meaning.

Question 9 options

It means 'to not agree.'
The new word is 'disagree.'
Add 'dis-' to the root word 'agree.'
The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite.'

Drag items or use arrows to arrange them in the correct order.

A clear explanation of prefixes follows this order: first identify the prefix, then show it being added to the root word, then give the new word, and finally state the new meaning.

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Question 10: You are writing a short pronunciation guide for classmates. Which sentence is most appropriate to explain stress in the word 'indirect'?

Question 10 options

A In 'indirect,' the stress falls on the root part 'rect,' not on the prefix 'in-.'

B In 'indirect,' the prefix 'in-' gets the loudest stress.

C In 'indirect,' you stress everything equally for clarity.

D In 'indirect,' stress is not important at all.

The option about stress falling on the root part 'rect' is clear, accurate, and uses simple language suitable for a classmate pronunciation guide. It correctly identifies that the prefix is unstressed.

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Question 11: What is the difference between how stress works in 'unhappy' and 'subway'?

Question 11 options

A Neither word has any stressed syllable.

B Both words stress the prefix equally.

C In 'unhappy' the prefix is stressed, but in 'subway' the root is stressed.

D In 'unhappy' the root is stressed, but in 'subway' the prefix is stressed.

In 'unhappy,' the prefix 'un-' is unstressed and the root 'happy' keeps the stress. In 'subway,' the prefix 'sub-' carries the main stress. This shows that compound or borrowed words can be exceptions to the usual rule.

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Question 12: Which version is most appropriate for a formal classroom presentation about prefixes?

Question 12 options

A So yeah, mis- means wrong and stuff like that.

B The prefix mis- indicates that something is done wrongly, as in 'misunderstand.'

C Mis- basically means you messed something up, like misunderstand.

D Mis- is just a bit you stick on the front of words.

The option beginning with 'The prefix mis- indicates...' uses formal, academic language appropriate for a classroom presentation. The other options are too casual or imprecise for a formal setting.

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Question 13: Prefixes always remain unstressed in every English word, with no exceptions.

Question 13 options

A True

B False

This is false. While most prefixes are unstressed, there are exceptions. In some compound or borrowed words like 'subway,' the prefix carries the main stress. Speakers may also stress a prefix for emphasis or contrast.

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Question 14: A writer stresses the prefix in 'I said REdo it, not just do it.' Why does the writer stress the prefix 're-' here?

Question 14 options

A To create contrast and emphasis between two actions

B To make the sentence sound more casual

C To indicate that the word is spelled incorrectly

D To show that the prefix always carries the main stress

The prefix 're-' is stressed here to create contrast between 'redo' and 'do.' This emphasis helps the reader understand that the speaker is correcting a misunderstanding by highlighting the difference.

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Question 15: A student wrote: 'When you add un to a word like clear, the stress moves to the prefix un.' Which is the best improved version?

Question 15 options

A When you add un to a word like clear, the stress moves to the prefix un.

B When you add un- to clear, the word becomes unstressed completely.

C When you add un to a word like clear, the stress goes on both parts equally.

D When you add un- to a word like 'clear,' the stress stays on the root word 'clear.'

The improved version correctly states that the stress stays on the root word 'clear' and properly hyphenates the prefix 'un-.' This follows the general rule that adding a prefix does not move the main stress.

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