Unlocking Words: Prefixes and Suffixes
Explore the fascinating world of prefixes and suffixes to understand how they change word meanings, designed for Grade 3 science.
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Unlocking Words: Prefixes and Suffixes
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to show what you know about prefixes and suffixes.
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.
Circle the prefix in each word and write its meaning on the line.
1. reappear: The prefix is and it means .
2. preheat: The prefix is and it means .
3. disagree: The prefix is and it means .
Read each statement. Circle T for True or F for False.
1. The word 'unzip' means to zip something again.
True
False
2. The prefix 're-' means to do something again.
True
False
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, 'careful' means full of care.
Circle the suffix in each word and write its meaning on the line.
1. helpful: The suffix is and it means .
2. quickly: The suffix is and it means .
3. teacher: The suffix is and it means .
1. What does the word 'unbreakable' mean?
able to break
not able to break
breaking again
broken before
2. What does the word 'kindness' mean?
full of kind
the state of being kind
not kind
to make kind
1. Write a word that uses the prefix 're-'. What does your word mean?
2. Write a word that uses the suffix '-less'. What does your word mean?