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Prefix and Suffix Fish
Game
Prefix and Suffix Fish
Prefixes and suffixes are essential to understanding the meaning of words. Help kids grasp these concepts with this word-matching game.
2nd grade
Reading & writing
Game
Grammar: Suffixes
Worksheet
Grammar: Suffixes
This suffixes worksheet helps your child identify and create words with suffixes. This suffixes worksheet helps your child develop reading and writing skills.
4th grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Learning Prefixes
Worksheet
Learning Prefixes
Help your third grader wrap her head around prefixes with this worksheet that asks her to attach the right prefix to a set of root words.
3rd grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Vocabulary Expanders
Workbook
Vocabulary Expanders
These vocabulary worksheets will introduce kids to the wide world of words and get them excited about learning new skills through reading.
3rd grade
Reading & writing
Workbook
Prefix Practice: Make a New Word
Worksheet
Prefix Practice: Make a New Word
Get some prefix practice with this worksheet that focuses on making new words with common prefixes: dis-, re-, and un-.
3rd grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Spelling Champ
Workbook
Spelling Champ
Challenge your fourth grader with these spelling worksheets that include grade-specific words and word problems involving new vocabulary.
4th grade
Reading & writing
Workbook
Prefix Practice: Dis- Non- Un-
Worksheet
Prefix Practice: Dis- Non- Un-
Kids practice using the prefixes dis-, un-, and non- in this worksheet.
4th grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Check-In: Spelling & Vocabulary
Worksheet
Check-In: Spelling & Vocabulary
Students will fix misspelled words and identify prefixes and suffixes in this spelling worksheet.
4th grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Prefix Fun!
Worksheet
Prefix Fun!
Become a prefix superhero with this fun worksheet! Children will flex their power to create new words by combining prefixes with words they already know using a handy prefix word bank with definitions.
3rd grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Word Structure 1
Guided Lesson
Word Structure 1
Learning common constructions for words is one way that third graders can get traction on their spelling and reading comprehension skills. This guided lesson in word structure introduces kids to the idea that most words are made up of smaller words, and provides opportunities to apply this learning with practical examples. For more printable practice with word structure, check out our recommended worksheets.
3rd grade
Reading & writing
Guided Lesson
Mixed Review Language Arts Assessment
Worksheet
Mixed Review Language Arts Assessment
In this mid-year assessment, students will apply their language arts knowledge to a broad set of problems.
4th grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Common Prefixes
Exercise
Common Prefixes
Make it easier for students to spell words by sharing common prefixes with them through this easy to understand exercise.
3rd grade
Reading & writing
Exercise
Word Smash! Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes
Worksheet
Word Smash! Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes
This brightly colored worksheet acts like an arcade challenge, but it tests your fourth grader's word knowledge strength.
4th grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Prefixes: Negative Nancy
Worksheet
Prefixes: Negative Nancy
Kids completing this third grade reading and writing worksheet add one of four prefixes to words to finish sentences about Negative Nancy.
3rd grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Prefix Pond
Worksheet
Prefix Pond
With this worksheet focused on prefixes, students will sort out similar words, deconstruct words to locate the prefixes, and find the meaning of each word.
5th grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Circle the Prefixes!
Worksheet
Circle the Prefixes!
Learn all about root words and prefixes, then try your hand at defining them, in this quick and easy practice activity about words with prefixes.
4th grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Prefixes: Get It Started!
Worksheet
Prefixes: Get It Started!
Kids completing this third grade reading and writing worksheet learn the meaning of three prefixes. Then they choose the right prefix to complete each sentence.
3rd grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Perfect Prefixes Practice
Worksheet
Perfect Prefixes Practice
Use this worksheet to practice determining the meaning of the new word formed when a prefix is added to a base word.
2nd grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Prefixes in Texts
Lesson plan
Prefixes in Texts
It is not only important for students to recognize words with prefixes, but also be able to choose the right prefix for the base word. In this lesson, students will work in groups to come up with as many words as possible with particular prefixes.
4th grade
Reading & writing
Lesson plan
Prefix Pieces
Worksheet
Prefix Pieces
5th grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Common Prefixes 2
Exercise
Common Prefixes 2
With the basics established, students will enjoy making use of the knowledge of common prefixes shared in this exercise.
4th grade
Reading & writing
Exercise
Prefix Practice
Worksheet
Prefix Practice
Help your students practice identifying, writing, and understanding the meanings of words with a prefix.
4th grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Common Prefixes and Their Meanings
Worksheet
Common Prefixes and Their Meanings
In this worksheet, students are given the opportunity to practice their knowledge of prefixes.
3rd grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Prefix Mix-up
Worksheet
Prefix Mix-up
Looking for a worksheet to help with identifying the prefix of a word? This printable is great for early readers.
3rd grade
Reading & writing
Worksheet
Word Structure 3
Guided Lesson
Word Structure 3
When students learn the patterns and structures of words they become word wizards! They are able to more fluently convert a word from one part of speech to another, adjust the meaning, or translate a word from singular to plural (or vice versa). In this set of activities students will build on their knowledge of word structure and practice adding prefixes and suffixes, changing tenses and using contractions.
5th grade
Reading & writing
Guided Lesson
Prefix Resources
A prefix is something that is added to the beginning of the word to change its meaning. For example, adding the prefix “un” to “happy” creates a new word, “unhappy.” When students master the use of prefixes, their vocabulary increases tremendously. With our worksheets and resources, your students will learn how to use prefixes properly and improve their reading comprehension and writing skills.
Learn More About Prefixes
A prefix is what is called an “affix”— an additional element placed at the beginning or end of a root, stem or word to modify its meaning. Another type of affix is a suffix, an element added to the end of the word. The four most common prefixes account for more than 95 percent of prefixed words. They are dis-, in-, re- and un-.Examples:
- dis- (not or none): dislike, disappear, disagree, disconnect, disinfect
- in- (not): injustice, insincere, informal, inadequate, indirect
- re- (again): reappear, revise, replay, refresh, review
- Un- (not): unfriendly, unhappy, unwell, unkind, unafraid
anti- : antifreeze, antiwar
fore- : forecast, foresee
inter -: interact, interstate
mid- : midday, midway
mis- : misfire, misspell
non- : nonsense, noncommunicative
over- : overlook, overpass
pre- : prefix, predestined
semi- : semicircle, semidarkness
sub- : submarine, subconscious
super- : superstar, superachiever
trans- : transport, transaction
Some important points to remember when adding prefixes:
- The base word never changes. Simply add the prefix to the beginning of the word.
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Double letters can occur when adding prefixes.
Examples: unnatural, illogical, irregular Beware or words that look like prefixes but are not.
Examples: uncle, antique, interest
- Hyphenate when adding a prefix before a proper noun or numeral.
Examples: un-American, pre-2017 - Hyphenate when adding the prefix “ex,” meaning former.
Examples: ex-husband, ex-president - Hyphenate after the prefix “self.”
Examples: self-control, self-directed - Hyphenate to separate the e’s and i’s.
Examples: anti-intellectual, re-election - Hyphenate some words with the “re” prefix to avoid ambiguity in meaning.
Examples: re-create (to create again), re-cover (to cover again)
