KS2 Prefixes & Suffixes Quiz

Challenge Your Word Expertise!

This is the top tier! The prefixes and suffixes in this quiz are more complex and less common. Many have roots in Greek and Latin, and understanding them is the key to unlocking thousands of advanced words. Excelling at this level shows a true mastery of word construction, a skill that is highly valued in secondary school and beyond.

Expert Word-Building Tactics

• Learn the Roots: Prefixes like 'circum-' (around), 'trans-' (across), and 'ante-' (before) come from Latin. Knowing their meanings helps you decode difficult words like 'circumnavigate'.
• Noun Suffixes: Look out for advanced noun endings like '-ity' (ability), '-ship' (friendship), and '-hood' (childhood).
• Adjective Suffixes: Spot the adjective endings like '-ial' (official), '-ic' (heroic), and '-ive' (creative).
• Etymology is Your Friend: Etymology is the study of word origins. A quick search for a tricky word's origin can often explain its unusual spelling.