Unlocking Words: Understanding Morphology
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on morphology, including prefixes, suffixes, and root words, with various question types.
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Unlocking Words: Understanding Morphology
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to complete the worksheet. This worksheet will help you understand how prefixes, suffixes, and root words change the meaning of words.
Word detectives are always looking for clues to understand new words. Sometimes, words have small parts added to the beginning or end that change their meaning. These small parts are called prefixes and suffixes. The main part of the word, which gives it its basic meaning, is called the root word. By understanding these parts, you can unlock the meaning of many unfamiliar words!
1. Which part of a word is added to the beginning to change its meaning?
Suffix
Root Word
Prefix
Compound Word
2. What is the root word in 'unhappy'?
un-
happy
-py
unhappy
3. A is a word part added to the end of a word.
4. The word 'replay' means to play .
5. A root word can stand alone and still have meaning.
True
False
6. The prefix 'dis-' means 'again'.
True
False
7. Explain how adding the suffix '-ful' changes the meaning of the word 'help'.
Use the words in the bank to complete the sentences below.
8. The prefix means 'not'.
9. If you want to watch a movie again, you might watch it.
10. The suffix means 'capable of' or 'fit for'.