Grade 2 Word Building Worksheet
A Grade 2 ELA worksheet focused on word building skills, including prefixes, suffixes, compound words, and antonyms.
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Grade 2 Word Building Practice
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to build new words or identify word parts.
Add the prefix "un-" or "re-" to the beginning of each word to give it a new meaning.
1. happy →
2. do →
3. write →
4. pack →
Match the word with the correct meaning after adding a suffix.
1. joy + -ful
a. without care
2. care + -less
b. full of joy
3. help + -ful
c. full of help
4. fear + -less
d. without fear
Choose the correct compound word that matches the picture or description.
1. What word is made from 'sun' and 'flower'?
sunny
sunflower
flowerpot
flowery
2. Which word means 'a cake shaped like a cup'?
teacup
cupcake
cupboard
cupful
Write an antonym (a word with the opposite meaning) for each word.
1. hot
2. up
3. big
4. day
Use the words from the word bank to complete the sentences.
1. I like to with my toys.
2. She is a game right now.
3. Yesterday, we hide-and-seek.
4. My brother always soccer.