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In this collection of fun and educational worksheets, learners will explore how adding beginnings and endings to words helps expand vocabulary, improve reading skills, and boost confidence in writing and spelling. Perfect for students of all levels!
Prefix and Suffix Worksheets
Unlock the magic of word-building with prefixes and suffixes! These powerful word parts can completely change the meaning of a base word—turning kind into unkind or happy into happiness.
Learn more: Prefix and sufix
- Drag an drop the correct prefixes and suffixes into the blank spaces in each sentence.
2. Write the base word in the middle column. Then, add the correct prefix to create a new word in the left column, and add the correct suffix to create another new word in the right column. Make sure each word is spelled correctly and makes sense.
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Task 1: Read the sentence and circle the correct answer.
Task 2: Use a prefix from the box to create a new word for each of the following base words. Write the new word into a sentence.
Task 3: Use a suffix from the box to create a new word for each of the following base words. Write the new word into a sentence.
4. Match the prefix and suffix to their corresponding word by coloring them in with the identified colors, If there are any words left over. note them down and locate their correct prefix and suffix.
5. Use thư words below to create your own prefix and suffix puzzles.
6. Add a prefix and suffix to each word then type a sentence using one of the to show its meaning.
Prefix and Suffix Exercises
Exercise 1: Sort the Words
Direction:
Read the list of words below. Then sort them into three groups:
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Words with prefixes only
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Words with suffixes only
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Words with both a prefix and a suffix
Word List:
- unhappy
- careful
- misunderstood
- teacher
- replayed
- kindness
- disagree
- preheated
- hopeless
- unkindness
Answer Key:
| Prefix Only | Suffix Only | Both Prefix & Suffix |
|---|---|---|
| unhappy | careful | misunderstood |
| disagree | teacher | replayed |
| preheated | kindness | unkindness |
| hopeless |
Exercise 2: Complete the Word
Direction:
Complete each word by adding the correct prefix or suffix from the word bank below. Write the full word on the blank.
Word Bank:
Prefixes: un-, re-, mis-, dis-, pre-
Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ness, -ment, -er
Incomplete Words:
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____happy
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care____
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enjoy____
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____write
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teach____
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move____
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____agree
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help____
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____heat
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kind____
Answer Key:
| No. | Completed Word |
|---|---|
| 1 | unhappy |
| 2 | careless |
| 3 | enjoyment |
| 4 | rewrite |
| 5 | teacher |
| 6 | movement |
| 7 | disagree |
| 8 | helpful |
| 9 | preheat |
| 10 | kindness |
Exercise 3: Correct the Mistake
Direction:
Each sentence contains a word with an incorrect prefix or suffix. Find the mistake and rewrite the sentence correctly using the proper form of the word.
Sentences with Mistakes:
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She was very unrespectful to her classmates.
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I need to prewriteing my story for class.
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The dog was barklessful all night long.
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He is a great teachor and very patient.
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They had a strong disagreeful during the meeting.
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It’s impossibleless to solve that puzzle.
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We need to recleaned the kitchen before guests arrive.
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The child’s happinessness was clear on his face.
Answer Key:
| No. | Corrected Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | She was very disrespectful to her classmates. |
| 2 | I need to prewrite my story for class. |
| 3 | The dog was barkless all night long. |
| 4 | He is a great teacher and very patient. |
| 5 | They had a strong disagreement during the meeting. |
| 6 | It’s impossible to solve that puzzle. |
| 7 | We need to reclean the kitchen before guests arrive. |
| 8 | The child’s happiness was clear on his face. |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Choose the correct prefix or suffix to complete each word or sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
Questions:
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She was very ___kind to the new student.
A) un B) re C) mis -
He is a great teach___.
A) -ful B) -ment C) -er -
We had to ___heat the leftovers.
A) pre B) re C) dis -
The cat looked so hope___.
A) -er B) -less C) -ful -
They had a big argue___.
A) -ness B) -ment C) -ion -
I ___understood the instructions and did the wrong thing.
A) re B) mis C) un -
Her kind___ made everyone feel welcome.
A) -ful B) -ness C) -ment -
He was ___able to complete the task.
A) dis B) un C) mis
Answer Key:
| No. | Correct Answer | Completed Word |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A) un | unkind |
| 2 | C) -er | teacher |
| 3 | B) re | reheat |
| 4 | B) -less | hopeless |
| 5 | B) -ment | argument |
| 6 | B) mis | misunderstood |
| 7 | B) -ness | kindness |
| 8 | B) un | unable |
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