Words Formed From Prefixes Worksheets
Related ELA Standard: L.2.4.B
Prefixes are a preset series of letters that we add to the beginning of words to make new meanings. An example would be the prefix un-. This prefix carries the meaning of not. Put the un- on the front of any word and it will be not that. For example, the word “able” means to possess the power or opportunity to do something. The word unable (un- + able) means to be not able to do something. These can be very versatile because they do not require to change the spelling of the stem word. As we begin to develop as writers, this helps speed the process and stops us from all constantly looking for new terms to help us describe our thoughts. These worksheets will help you learn how to use these new fangled affixes to form new vocabulary terms from existing ones.
Words Formed From Prefixes Worksheets To Print:
Shopping Day - Add the prefix re- or un- to each of the base words in the Word Bank. Then use the new word to complete each sentence
Out of Thin Air! - You will add base terms to create new vocabulary out of thin air. In two cases, multiple forms will work out just fine.
Using the Right One - We explain the concept of a root word and how this can be applied to all forms of your writing.
Calvin's Catch - Look at the fish that Calvin caught. Each fish has a term in its stomach. For each term, circle the prefix and then underline the root word.
Wanted: Roots - Find the hidden root words to collect your reward partner! Put all of them inside Sheriff Sam's jail!
Lost Pups! - These pups have gotten separated from their owners. One puppy does not have a home! Which puppy is it? Draw his picture, and make sure to include the prefix in his belly!
Matching Game - Color the circles containing words that have prefixes one color. Cut out all the circles. Match the vocabulary with their meanings.
Banana Sort - Help the monkey sort the bananas into the right bin. This worksheet is absolutely bananas!
Making New Words with Prefixes - This mad scientist is making new words! But he has gotten his beakers mixed up.
What's the Prefix? - The first column below contains a root word. The second column contains a meaning.
Making New Words with Prefixes - Pick a prefix off the tree and add it to each root word to create an entire new meaning.
Dissecting Words - This mad scientist wants to know more about how words work. Help him by filling in the chart.
Poor Derek Tripped - Derek tripped and dropped a whole box full of words. The root words have come apart from their prefixes.
Apple Prefixes - Match the words on the left with their meanings on the right. These are the types of terms we have been working with for some time now.
Be a Word Builder! - Prefixes are like special tools for tinkering with words. Look at each term and see how you can tinker with it to create a new meaning.
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