How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 100 questions focused on completing words with the correct prefix.

What is the format of the questions?

Each question has 4 answer options, and there is no timer so you can play at your own pace.

Can I choose the number of questions and the difficulty?

Yes. You can select how many questions to play and pick a difficulty level, or use Mixed for a balanced set.

What skills will I improve by playing?

You’ll strengthen vocabulary, spelling accuracy, and your ability to match prefixes to meaning and word formation.

What mistakes do players commonly make?

Many players pick prefixes that sound plausible but form a non-word, or they miss subtle meaning changes between similar prefixes.

Finish the word with a prefix Quiz

About this quiz

What you’ll do in this prefix word quiz

Prefixes can flip meaning, change tone, or create a completely new word—and this quiz helps you spot the best fit fast. You’ll practice recognizing common prefix patterns (like re-, un-, dis-, mis-, pre-) and matching them to base words.

Every question uses a multiple-choice format with 4 options and no timer, so you can think it through without pressure. Before you start, choose how many questions you want to play and select a difficulty level (or keep it on Mixed for variety).

Skills you’ll practice

Building correct words by pairing prefixes with base words
Spotting meaning shifts (negation, repetition, reversal, time/order)
Avoiding spelling traps caused by similar-looking prefixes
Distinguishing real words from “almost-words” that sound plausible
Improving reading accuracy and vocabulary recall

Common pitfalls and how difficulty is balanced

A frequent mistake is choosing a prefix that sounds right but creates a nonstandard or incorrect word, especially with look-alike options (in-/im-/ir-, dis-/mis-). Another trap is ignoring meaning: some prefixes change the sense in a subtle way even when the spelling looks fine.

Difficulty is balanced by mixing straightforward, high-frequency prefix words with less common combinations and close distractors. If you want a smoother run, lower the difficulty; if you want more challenge, increase it or play the full question count for better coverage.