Prefix Power!
A Grade 3 ELA worksheet focused on understanding and identifying common prefixes and their meanings.
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Prefix Power!
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you understand prefixes!
A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word. For example, the prefix 'un-' means 'not'. So, 'unhappy' means 'not happy'.
Underline the prefix in each word.
1. rewrite
2. disappear
3. unkind
4. pretest
5. recycle
Match each prefix to its correct meaning.
1. un-
a. again
2. re-
b. not
3. dis-
c. before
4. pre-
d. opposite of
1. What does the word 'preheat' mean?
to heat again
to heat before
not hot
to heat badly
2. What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unpack'?
to pack again
to pack before
to not pack
to pack well
1. Write a sentence using a word with the prefix 're-'. Underline the word.
2. Write a sentence using a word with the prefix 'un-'. Underline the word.