Unlocking Words: Prefixes and Suffixes
This worksheet introduces second-grade students to common prefixes and suffixes to help them understand and build new words, enhancing their vocabulary and reading comprehension.
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Unlocking Words: Prefixes and Suffixes
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Read each question carefully and follow the directions. This worksheet will help you learn about prefixes and suffixes, which are parts of words that change their meaning.
What is a Prefix?
A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.
Example: The prefix 'un-' means 'not'. So, 'unhappy' means 'not happy'.
Complete the sentences by adding the correct prefix (un-, re-, pre-) to the word in parentheses.
1. I need to (do) my homework because I made a mistake.
2. The boy was (happy) when he lost his toy.
3. Can you (heat) the soup before dinner?
4. We need to (view) the movie before we go.
What is a Suffix?
A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word. It also changes the meaning of the word.
Example: The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'. So, 'helpful' means 'full of help'.
Match each word part on the left with its meaning on the right.
1. -ful
a. without
2. -less
b. able to
3. -able
c. full of
Read the sentence and choose the word that best fits the blank.
1. The kitten was so and playful.
careful
careless
carefully
caring
2. I had to my shoelaces because they came undone.
untie
retie
pretie
dis-tie
Write a new word by adding the prefix or suffix given to the base word.
1. happy + un- =
2. read + -able =
3. tie + re- =