Exploring Word Parts
A Grade 2 ELA worksheet focusing on morphology, including prefixes, suffixes, and root words.
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to show what you know about word parts!
A root word is the most basic part of a word. It cannot be broken down any further and still have meaning. Prefixes and suffixes can be added to root words to change their meaning.
Look at the words below. Circle the root word in each one.
1. unhappy
2. reread
3. quickly
Prefixes are word parts added to the beginning of a root word. Suffixes are word parts added to the end of a root word. They change the meaning of the root word.
Fill in the blank with the correct word part (prefix or suffix) to complete the sentence.
4. The boy was able to reach the high shelf. (Use the prefix 'un-')
5. She walk to school every day. (Use the suffix '-ed')
6. I want to play the game again. (Use the prefix 're-')
Match each word part with its meaning.
7. un-
a. again
8. -er
b. not
9. re-
c. one who does
Read each statement. Circle T for True or F for False.
10. A prefix comes at the end of a word.
True
False
11. Adding '-s' to a word like 'cat' makes it plural.
True
False
12. Write a new word by adding the prefix 'dis-' to the word 'like'. What does your new word mean?
13. Write a new word by adding the suffix '-ful' to the word 'care'. What does your new word mean?