Grade 5 Word Analysis Worksheet
This worksheet helps fifth graders practice word analysis skills, focusing on prefixes, suffixes, and root words to understand new vocabulary.
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Word Analysis: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you understand how prefixes, suffixes, and root words change the meaning of words.
Complete each sentence by adding the correct prefix (un-, re-, pre-, dis-) to the base word in parentheses.
1. I had to my shoelaces because they came untied. (tie)
2. Before baking, you should the oven to 350 degrees. (heat)
3. Sarah was with her test score, so she studied harder for the next one. (satisfied)
4. We need to the book to the library by Friday. (turn)
Choose the best meaning for the suffix in the underlined word.
1. What does the suffix '-ful' mean in the word 'careful'?
without
full of
able to
one who
2. What does the suffix '-less' mean in the word 'fearless'?
full of
without
able to
one who
Explain the meaning of the root word in each of the following words.
1. 'Audible' (Root: aud)
2. 'Bicycle' (Root: bi)
Read each statement and determine if it is true or false.
1. Adding the prefix 'un-' to a word usually makes it mean the opposite.
True
False
2. A suffix is added to the beginning of a word.
True
False
Use the prefixes, suffixes, and root words from the word bank to build new words that fit the descriptions below.
1. A device for viewing distant objects:
2. To write one's own name:
3. Capable of being carried again:
Read the following sentence. Underline any words that contain a prefix or suffix. Then, on the lines below, write the underlined words and explain how the prefix or suffix changes their meaning.
The incredible magician mysteriously disappeared after his performance, leaving the audience speechless.