Word Formation Fun!
A Grade 4 ELA worksheet focusing on prefixes, suffixes, and compound words to build vocabulary and spelling skills.
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Word Formation Fun!
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Read each section carefully and follow the directions. This worksheet will help you understand how words are formed by adding prefixes, suffixes, and joining words together.
A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Complete each sentence with a word using the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not' or 'opposite of').
1. The knot was so tight, it was .
2. It is to swim right after eating a big meal.
3. The answer was , so I had to guess.
4. She felt after losing her favorite toy.
A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or part of speech. Choose the best word to complete each sentence.
1. The artist was very with her paintings.
create
creation
creative
creatively
2. She sang in the school play.
beautiful
beauty
beautify
beautifully
Match the two words to form a compound word. Write the new compound word in the blank.
1. sun
a. ball
2. basket
b. flower
3. butter
c. cake
4. pan
d. fly
Use the word 'happy' and add a prefix or suffix to change its meaning. Then, write a sentence using your new word.
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Read each statement and circle True or False.
1. Adding '-ful' to a word usually means 'full of'.
True
False
2. A compound word is formed by adding a prefix to a base word.
True
False