Word Formation

English Language

Word Formation starts at 4 and continues till grade 10. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Word Formation. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

See sample questions for grade 8

Choose the correct prefix to form a word meaning 'not complete': (1) in- (2) un- (3) dis- (4) im-

Choose the correct prefix to form a word meaning 'not legal': (1) un- (2) il- (3) dis- (4) re-

Choose the correct prefix to form a word meaning 'not regular': (1) un- (2) ir- (3) dis- (4) re-

Choose the correct suffix to form a noun from the word 'judge': (1) -ment (2) -ly (3) -ous (4) -ful

Choose the correct suffix to form a noun from the word 'move': (1) -ment (2) -ly (3) -ous (4) -ful

Choose the correct suffix to form an adjective from the word 'danger': (1) -ous (2) -ful (3) -ly (4) -ment

Choose the correct suffix to form an adjective from the word 'use': (1) -ful (2) -ment (3) -ness (4) -er

Which of the following is a compound word? (1) playground (2) happiness (3) impossible (4) teacher

Which of the following is a compound word? (1) sunlight (2) kindness (3) impossible (4) teacher

Which of the following is the correct prefix to form the opposite of 'agree'? (1) dis- (2) un- (3) im- (4) re-

Which of the following is the correct prefix to form the opposite of 'possible'? (1) un (2) im (3) dis (4) re

Which of the following words is formed by adding a prefix to 'appear'? (1) disappear (2) appearance (3) appearing (4) appeared

Fill in the blank: The word 'beautiful' is formed by adding the suffix ______ to the word 'beauty'.

Fill in the blank: The word 'careful' is formed by adding the suffix ______ to the word 'care'.

Fill in the blank: The word 'careless' is formed by adding the suffix ______ to the word 'care'.

Fill in the blank: The word 'darkness' is formed by adding the suffix ______ to the word 'dark'.

Is the word 'disagree' formed by adding a prefix? (Yes/No)

Is the word 'misunderstand' formed by adding a prefix? (Yes/No)

Is the word 'unfriendly' formed by adding both a prefix and a suffix? (Yes/No)

Is the word 'unhelpful' formed by adding both a prefix and a suffix? (Yes/No)