Prefixes and Suffixes Worksheet
A worksheet for Grade 3 students to practice identifying and understanding prefixes and suffixes.
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Prefixes and Suffixes Practice
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What is a Prefix?
A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy' means 'not happy'.
1. The prefix 're-' means to do something . (Hint: think 'redo')
2. The prefix 'pre-' means to do something . (Hint: think 'preheat')
3. The prefix 'dis-' means . (Hint: think 'dislike')
Match the prefix to its meaning.
1. un-
a. again
2. re-
b. before
3. pre-
c. not
What is a Suffix?
A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or part of speech.
For example, '-ful' in 'helpful' means 'full of help'.
1. What does the suffix '-less' mean?
full of
without
able to
one who
1. Write a word that uses the suffix '-able'. What does your word mean?