Un-Believable Prefixes!
A Grade 2 ELA worksheet focusing on understanding and using the prefix 'un-' to change word meanings.
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Un-Believable Prefixes!
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Read each question carefully and follow the directions. Remember, the prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'.
The prefix 'un-' changes a word to mean the opposite. For example, 'happy' means feeling good, and 'unhappy' means not feeling good. Can you think of other words that use 'un-'?
Complete each sentence by adding 'un-' to the word in the box to make a new word that means the opposite.
1. My shoelaces are .
2. I need to my suitcase after vacation.
3. It is to tease your friends.
4. Please the door.
Circle the letter next to the correct meaning of the word with 'un-'.
1. What does 'unhappy' mean?
very happy
not happy
a little happy
always happy
2. What does 'unfold' mean?
to fold again
to not fold
to open something that was folded
to fold tightly
Think of two words that you can add the prefix 'un-' to. Write the new word and explain what it means.
1. Word:
Meaning:
2. Word:
Meaning:
Read each sentence. If the word with 'un-' is used correctly, circle T for True. If not, circle F for False.
1. It is important to be unkind to your friends.
True
False
2. The boy was unable to reach the top shelf.
True
False