Science Prefixes and Suffixes
A Grade 6 science worksheet focusing on understanding common biological prefixes and suffixes.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of common prefixes and suffixes used in science, especially in biology.
1. The prefix 'bio-' means .
2. The suffix '-ology' means the of.
3. A 'microscope' uses the prefix 'micro-' which means .
4. The suffix '-meter' as in 'thermometer' means a tool for .
Match each prefix or suffix on the left with its correct meaning on the right.
1. photo-
a. heat
2. thermo-
b. water
3. hydro-
c. light
4. uni-
d. one
1. What does the prefix 'omni-' mean?
Small
All
Many
Big
2. Which suffix indicates a condition or process?
-cide
-osis
-vore
-graph
1. Explain how understanding prefixes and suffixes can help you understand new science words.
2. Give an example of a science word that uses a prefix and a suffix, and break down its meaning based on those parts.
1. The prefix 'multi-' means many.
True
False
2. The suffix '-phobia' means love of.
True
False
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. A plant performs to make its own food.
2. An animal that eats only plants is called a .
3. Fish are animals, meaning they live in water.
4. Insects have a hard outer covering called an .