Starter quiz

  • Where does a prefix come in a word?
    • At the beginning  ✓
    • In the middle
    • At the end
    • Underneath
  • Which of the words below contain a prefix?
    • Replay  ✓
    • Microscope  ✓
    • Disappointed  ✓
    • Happiness
    • Socialism
  • What is the definition of the word initial? Here it is used in a sentence: 'My initial reaction was to refuse the invitation to dinner.'
    • A feeling of disappointment.
    • Existing or occurring at the beginning.  ✓
    • Something that happens at the end.
    • Something you can feel but can't explain.
  • The word 'awesome' has gained a weaker meaning over time. As such it is an example of ...
    • word weakening.  ✓
    • word strengthening.
    • word pejoration.
    • word amelioration.
  • If a word's meaning grows more positive over time then it undergoes ...
    • amelioratation.  ✓
    • pejoration.
    • strengthening.
    • weakening.
  • Word pejoration is when a word's meaning ...
    • becomes less positive.  ✓
    • becomes more positive.
    • changes meaning completely.
    • grows weaker.
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