Understanding the Prefix 'Mis-'
A Grade 3 ELA worksheet focused on identifying and understanding words with the prefix 'mis-'.
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Understanding the Prefix 'Mis-'
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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'badly'. When you add 'mis-' to the beginning of a word, it changes the meaning of the word. Read the instructions for each section carefully and answer all questions.
Complete each sentence by adding the prefix 'mis-' to the word in parentheses.
1. He (understood) the directions and went the wrong way.
2. Don't (place) your keys, or you won't find them.
3. The child (behaved) at school and had to sit in time-out.
4. I hope I don't (spell) any words on my test.
Choose the best meaning for the underlined word.
1. My dog likes to misbehave when guests come over.
behave well
behave badly
behave sometimes
not behave
2. I often misplace my glasses and can't find them.
put in the right place
put in the wrong place
put in a safe place
put away
Write a sentence using a word with the prefix 'mis-'. Underline the word you used.
Read each statement. Circle T for True or F for False.
1. The word 'mistake' means to make something correctly.
True
False
2. If you 'misread' a word, it means you read it correctly.
True
False
Use the words from the bank to complete the sentences below. Each word contains the prefix 'mis-'.
1. It was a great when he lost his wallet.
2. The old map might us and we could get lost.
3. There was a in the newspaper, so the date was wrong.
4. Don't a book by its cover; it might be very interesting!