Prefixes Suffixes and Roots Worksheets RL

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These 40 ready-to-use printables (with answer keys) are designed to

help your students use affixes correctly and to understand new words
by looking at affixes and word roots. This resource is correlated with
Common Core Standards for grades 3-6.
Organization
This resource is divided into four sections: Prefixes, Suffixes, Prefixes and
Suffixes, and Roots. At the start of both the Prefix and the Suffix
sections, there are several ac t i v i t i e s that introduce students to some
of the more common affixes. The rest of the sections are devoted to
more practice using these affixes with a short multiple choice quiz at the
end. The Prefix and Suffix section provides opportunities for students to
practice using prefixes and suffixes to gether. The first two pages in the
Roots section focus on just three common roots and their meanings in
order to introduce the concept. The following pages provide more
opportunities to explore Greek and Latin roots.
A Few Notes about this Resource

Most, but not all sources define out-, over-. and under- as prefixes. I
consulted the University of Washington Library and was told that the
Oxford Dictionary is the definitive source for determining these kinds of
questions. Therefore, because these words are included as prefixes in
the Oxford Dictionary, I also included them as such in this resource.
While some sources consider the terms "base word" and "word
root" to be synonymous, others define them differently. For this
resource the following definitions apply:
base word: a word with no affixes, e.g.: wash, swim, play.

word root: a word or word part that contains the basic meaning of
the word: e.g.: auto, ,micro, phon, cycl
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Table of Contents and Printing
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Common Core Standards Grades 3-5 5-6
Prefixes
Prefixes: pre- re- mis- 7
Prefixes: dis- non- un- 8
Prefixes: im-. in-, out- 9
Prefixes: over-, under- 10
Prefix Practice 1 11
Add the Prefix 14
Prefix Mix and Match 15
Prefix Challenge 16
Prefix Meaning Match 17
Prefix Quiz 18
Suffixes
Suffixes: -ful -ous -less 19
Suffixes: -able -ment -ness 20
Suffixes: -er -or -ist 21
Suffixes: -er -est 22
Suffixes: -ed -ing 23
Suffixes: Silent "e" Rule 24
Suffixes: Doubling Consonants Rule 25
Suffixes: Tricky "y" Rule 26
Suffix Practice 1 27
Add the Suffix 30
Suffix Mix and Match 31
Suffix Challenge 32
Suffix Quiz 33
Prefixes and Suffixes
Prefix and Suffix Practice 1 34
Prefix and Suffix Practice 2 35
Prefix and Suffix Editing 36
Prefix and Suffix Challenge 37
Prefix and Suffix Path 38
Word Roots
What are Word Roots? 39
Using Word Roots 40
The Right Root 41
Roots Practice 1 42
Roots Practice 2 43
Roots Match Up 44
Making Words with Roots 45
Word Roots Chart 46
Answer Keys 47-58
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The following Common Core Standards are addressed:
Grade 3:
Phonics and Word Recognition
RF.3.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
A. Identify and know the meaning of the most common prefixes and derivational
suffixes.
B. Decode words with common Latin suffixes.
C. Decode multisyllable words.
Conventions of Standard English
L.3.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,

punctuation, and spelling when writing.
E. Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for
adding suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness).
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
L.3.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and
phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of
strategies.
B. Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known affix is added to a
known word (e.g., agreeable/disagreeable, comfortable/uncomfortable, care/
careless, heat/preheat).
C. Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the
same root (e.g., company, companion).
Grade 4:
A. Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication

patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar
multisyllabic words in context and out of context.
L.4.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and
strategies.
B. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the
meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).
Grade 5:
A. Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication

patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar
multisyllabic words in context and out of context.
strategies.
B. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the
meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis).
Grade 6
strategies.
B. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to

the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
"Me fail english? Thats unpossible."

-Ralph Wiggum
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A prefix is a word part that is added to the front of a base word to change the
meaning of that word.
Examples:
The prefix pre- means “before" pre + school = preschool (before school)
The prefix re- means “again" re + make = remake (make again)
The prefix mis- means “bad" or “wrong” mis + spell = misspell (spell wrong)
Add the correct prefix to each base word to make two new words.
Then use one of the new words in a sentence.
pre- re- mis-
1. print sentence:
print
2. paid sentence:
paid
3. judge sentence:
judge
4. place sentence:
place
5. view sentence:
view
6. use sentence:
use
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meaning of that word. More than one prefix may mean the same thing.
Examples: dis + approve = disapprove (not approve)
The prefixes dis-, non-, and un- non + toxic = nontoxic (not toxic)
mean “not" or “the opposite of" un + happy = unhappy (not happy)
A. Add the correct prefix to the front of each base word to make a new word.
dis- non- un-
1. zip 6. pleasant
2. honest 7. stop
3. fat 8. respect
4. agree 9. fair
5. ripe 10. obey
B. Use the words you made above to complete each sentence.
1. Haley knew it was to copy her sister's homework.
2. Luke could not his jacket.
3. Claire ate some yogurt before going for a run.
4. Gloria did not tolerate from anyone.
5. Phil worked on his project.
6. Cameron and Mitchell about everything.
7. Jay had an time at the party.
8. Manny would never his mother.
9. Lily ate the banana even though it was still .
10. Alex felt her teacher was being .

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meaning of that word. A prefix may have more than one meaning.
Examples:
in + take = intake (take inside)
The prefixes in- and im- mean im + mature = immature (not mature)
“inside" or “not" out + law = outlaw (outside the law)
The prefix out- means out + run = outrun (run beyond)
“outside" or “beyond"
MTip: Use im- (instead of in-) before base words beginning with b, m, or p.
A. Divide each word into prefix and base word. Then circle the word that tells what
the prefix means in that word.
1. outlive + inside not outside beyond
2. ingrown + inside not outside beyond
3. impossible + inside not outside beyond
4. outshine + inside not outside beyond
5. indirect + inside not outside beyond
6. input + inside not outside beyond
7. outburst + inside not outside beyond
8. outsmart + inside not outside beyond
9. import + inside not outside beyond
10. incorrect + inside not outside beyond
B. Choose three words above to use in sentences. Underline the words you used.
1.
2.
3.

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meaning of that word. A prefix may have more than one meaning.
Examples:
The prefixes over- means over + pass = overpass (pass above) over +
"above" or "too much" cook = overcook (cook too much)
The prefix under- means under + arm = underarm (beneath the arm)
"beneath" or "not enough" under + paid = underpaid (not paid enough)
Add the prefix over or under to each base word below the line to complete each
sentence.
1. Carol tried not to , but everything tasted so good!
eat
2. Cindy carefully each of her spelling words.

lined
3. The chicken was dry and tough because Alice had it.
cooked
4. Mike put on his before he left for work.

coat
5. Peter could not find the baseball in the .

brush
6. Greg and missed his math test.

slept
7. Jan felt by her beautiful sister.

shadowed
8. Bobby could hold his breath and stay for 45 seconds.
water
9. Marcia's library book about cheerleading is .

due
10. Sam never his friends when they came to his shop.
charged

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Divide each word into prefix and base word. Then use the word in a sentence.
1. untie + Sentence:
2. redo + Sentence:
3. misplaced + Sentence:
4. overdone + Sentence:
5. impossible + Sentence:
6. disqualified + Sentence:
7. nonsense + Sentence:
8. inappropriate + Sentence: _

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A. Add the prefix: un-, pre-, or over- to the front of each base word in the box.
Then use the new words to fill in the blanks.
views happy school answered test
heat acceptable active charged lock
1. Everyone thought that Amy had an imagination.
2. Mickey could not the door.
3. Rose was sure that the engine was going to .
4. Jackie was because her daughter forgot to call.
5. Rory missed four words on the spelling .
6. Martha wanted to get to the movie in time to see the .
7. Donna felt the shopkeeper had her for the fruit.
8. Jack left the question about his new friend .
9. When River was in , she enjoyed playing with blocks.
10. The doctor felt that cruelty to anyone was .
B. Circle the words that are real words. Cross out the ones that are not real words.
nonsense review reanswer overdeliver disarm
inappropriate unmask inpossible outlive reactivate
nonallowed mislike resweep unactive misinformed

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The prefixes, in-, im-, non-, un- and dis- can all mean “not" or “the opposite of"
Circle the correct prefix to go with the underlined base word in each sentence.
Then rewrite the sentence with the new word.
1. Cody could not zip his coat. in- im- non- un- dis-
2. Mr. Smith is a smoker. in- im- non- un- dis-
3. Tyler needed to connect the wires. in- im- non- un- dis-
4. Jenny is mature for her age. in- im- non- un- dis-
5. I wanted to wrap the present. in- im- non- un- dis-
6. Alaina sometimes obeys the rules in- im- non- un- dis-
7. Laura thought Nelly's apology was sincere. in- im- non- un- dis-
8. Jake knew it was possible to win the race. in- im- non- un- dis-

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Fill in the charts by adding the prefix to the base word. If the prefix and base
word do not make a real word, put an "X" in the box.
Base word re- mis- un- in-
1. match
2. load
3. take
4. tied
5. cut
6. connect
7. direct
8. shape
Base word dis- pre- out- over-
1. board
2. load
3. take
4. count
5. charge
6. view
7. qualify
8. order

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Create words by matching the prefixes on the left with the base words on the right.
You can use each prefix and base word as many times as you want. You may need to
use a dictionary to check your words. How many words can you make?
dis- paid heat line

re- approve coat charge
pre- count record take
under- test cover appoint
1. 15.
2. 16.
3. 17.
4. 18.
5. 19.
6. 20.
7. 21.
8. 22.
9. 23.
10. 24.
11. 25.
12. 26.
13. 27.
14. 28.

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Use the prefix in each box to create as many words as you can!
un- re- over-
1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5.
6. 6. 6.
7. 7. 7.
8. 8. 8.
9. 9. 9.
10. 10. 10.
11. 11. 11.
12. 12. 12.
13. 13. 13.
14. 14. 14.
15. 15. 15.
16. 16. 16.
17. 17. 17.
18. 18. 18.
19. 19. 19.
20. 20. 20.

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Underline the prefix in each word. Then match the letter for the meaning of
each prefix to the word the prefix is used in. Use the base word to help you.
A
1. midnight A. two
2. forecast B. not
3. semicircle C. before
4. transport D. remove
5. declaw E. three
6. bicycle F. middle
7. triangle G. across
8. illegal H. half
B
1. submarine A. small
2. microscope B. under
3. uniform C. with
4. contest D. put into
5. irregular E. one
6. encase F. not
7. interlock G. out of
8. exchange H. between

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Fill in the bubble for each correct answer.
1. A prefix is: 2. The prefix re- means:

a) again
a) the first part of a compound word.
b) not or the opposite of
b) a word part at the end of a word.
c) less
c) a word part at the start of a word.
d) the same as a base word. d) bad or wrong
3. Which of these is correct? 4. Which of these is correct?

a) incorrect a) overstop
b) uncorrect b) prestop
c) discorrect c) restop
d) imcorrect d) nonstop
5. Which of these is not correct? 6. Which of these is not correct?

a) unhurt a) immature
b) unknown b) imvisible
c) unagree c) impossible
d) unseen d) impart
7. Which prefix cannot be used 8. Which prefix cannot be used

with the word direct? with the word charge?
a) dis-
a) pre-
b) re- b) un-
c) im- c) re-
d) in-
d) under-

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A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a base word. A suffix usually
changes the meaning of the word.
Examples: joy + ful = joyful (full of joy)
The suffixes -ful and -ous mean “full of." danger + ous + dangerous (full of danger)
The suffix -less means “without." hope + less = hopeless (without hope)
Add one of the suffixes below to the base word under the blank to complete
each sentence.
-ful -ous -less
1. Kate was so angry that Jack knew it would be to apologize.

use
2. Charlie always tried to be to Claire with the baby.

help
3. Desmond stayed far away from the snake.

poison
4. Michael took a fall when he tripped over a branch.

pain
5. Vincent was a big, dog.

play
6. Libby lost her ring because she was .

care
7. Sawyer watched a movie on the airplane.

humor
8. It was so of Shannon to eat all of the peanut butter.

thought
9. John found a spot in the jungle to plan his next move.

peace

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Examples:
The suffix -able means “able to be" pass + able = passable (able to pass)
The suffix -ment means “the act of" move + ment = movement (the act of
The suffix -ness means “being" moving) kind + ness = kindness (being kind)
Circle the correct suffix to go with each base word. Then use the new word
in a sentence.
1. depend -able -ment -ness Sentence:
2. sad -able -ment -ness Sentence:
3. amaze -able -ment -ness Sentence:
4. manage -able -ment -ness Sentence:
5. soft -able -ment -ness Sentence:
6. accept -able -ment -ness Sentence:

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Examples: paint + er = painter (person who paints)
The suffixes -er, or, and -ist invent + or = inventor (person who invents)
mean “a person who" tour + ist = tourist (person who tours)
A. Circle the word that has the correct suffix. Then divide the word into base word
and suffix.
1. checker checkor checkist +
2. arter artor artist +
3. babysitter babysittor babysitist +
4. acter actor actist +
5. journaler journalor journalist +
6. directer director directist +
7. instructer instructor instructist +
8. guitarer guitaror guitarist +
B. Use the words you circled fill in the blanks for each clue.
1. I perform in movies, TV shows, and plays. Who am I? __________________________
2. I teach people how to do things. Who am I? __________________________
3. I play an instrument in a band. Who am I? __________________________
4. I take care of other people's children Who am I? __________________________
5. I create paintings and sculptures. Who am I? __________________________
6. I tell people on a movie set what to do. Who am I? __________________________
7. I works at a supermarket. Who am I? __________________________

8. I write articles for a magazine. Who am I? __________________________

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A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a base word. A suffix
usually changes the meaning of the word.
Examples:
The suffix -er means “more" small + er = smaller (more small)
The suffix -est means “most" small + est = smallest (most small)
Add either the suffix -er or -est to the base word under each line to complete
the sentence.
1. Chris grew than his dad.

tall
2. Amber was the girl in her class.

tall
3. The hill in the neighborhood was too dangerous for sledding.

steep
4. The older children took their sleds to the hill.

steep
5. Britney had the pillow at the slumber party.

soft
6. Mara's pillow was than Emily's.

soft
7. Jason knew that today's homework would be than yesterday's.

hard
8. Pedro thought it was the homework of the week.

hard
9. Andy's teacher is than David's teacher.

strict
10. Marco's teacher is the teacher in the whole school.

strict

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A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a base word. Some suffixes
change the form of the word.
Examples:
The suffix -ed makes the word past tense talk + ed = talked (talk in the past)
The suffix -ing makes the word present tense talk+ ing = talking (talk in the present)
Add the suffix -ed or -ing to each base word in the box. Then use the new words
to fill in the blanks. You will use each base word two times.
play watch show laugh help talk wonder
1. Arnold and Willis on the phone for over an hour last night.
2. Ginger is to Mary Ann about the coconuts.
3. Samantha Tabitha play on the monkey bars.
4. Keith and Danny are a scary movie.
5. Natalie is tennis with Blair today.
6. Joanie checkers with Arthur yesterday.
7. Zach hadn't seen Kelly all day and where she was.
8. Henry is if Kip will come to the party.
9. Tony Jeanie where he found the bottle.
10. Sam is Diane his baseball card collection.
11. Becca was Corky with his homework last night.
12. Blossom her best friend study for the test.
13. Julie at the joke Isaac made about sinking ships.
14. Theo and Rudy were at their Dad's ridiculous sweater.

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Sometimes the base word must change when a suffix is added.

Silent “e" Rule: Examples:
When a base word ends with a like + ing = liking
silent “e" and the suffix begins tame + able = tamable
with a vowel, leave the “e" out. wide + est = widest
A. Underline the silent “e" in each base word. Then add the suffix in parentheses
to make a new word. Be sure to apply the silent “e" rule!
1. ride (-ing) 5. ripe (-est)
2. rate (-ed) 6. joke (-er)
3. store (-able) 7. state (-ed)
4. fame (-ous) 8. tune (-ing)
B. Underline the silent “e" in each base word. Then add the suffix in parentheses to
make a new word. Remember, you do not need to apply the silent “e" rule if the
suffix begins with a consonant.
1. slide (-ing) 6. trade (-able)

2. pride (-ful) 7. cute (-ness)
3. take (-er) 8. blame (-less)
4. smoke (-less) 9. state (-ment)
5. place (-ed) 10. ice (-ing)
C. Write four more silent “e" words that end with the -ing suffix. You may not
use any words from this page.
1. 3.
2. 4.

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Doubling Consonants Rule: Double Examples:
the last consonant in the base hop + ing = hopping (not hoping)
word if all of these are true: mad + est = maddest (not madest)
• The base word is one syllable. No doubling rule:
• The base word has a bag + ful = bagful (suffix starts with a
short vowel just before consonant)
the last consonant. plant + ing = planting (short vowel does not
• The suffix begins with a vowel. come just before the last consonant)
MTip: Doubling the final consonant keeps the short vowel from becoming long.
A. Underline the short vowel in each base word. Then add the suffix in parentheses to
make a new word. Be sure to apply the doubling consonants rule.
1. rot (-ing) 5. win (-able)
2. flat (-er) 6. pad (-ed)
3. big (-est) 7. drop (-ing)
4. shop (-er) 8. shut (-ing)
B. Underline the short vowel in each base word. Then add the suffix in parentheses to
make a new word. Remember: You do not need to apply the doubling rule if the base
word ends in more than one consonant or if the suffix begins with a consonant.
1. cap (-ing) 7. chat (-ing)
2. cap (-ful) 8. chant(-ing)
3. fat (-est) 9. fin (-ed)
4. fast (-est) 10. fin (-less)
5. ship (-ment) 11. hug (-able)
6. ship (-ed) 12. snug (-ness)

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Tricky “y" Rule: Examples:
When the last two letters in a carry + er = carrier
base word are a consonant and a busy + est= busiest
“y," the “y" is changed to an “i" hurry + ed = hurried
when a suffix is added. healthy + ness = healthiness
Exception: When adding the -ing Exception examples:
suffix, the “y" in the base word carry + ing = carrying
does not change. hurry + ing = hurrying
A. Underline the “y" in each base word. Then add the suffix in parentheses to make
a new word. Be sure to apply the tricky “y" rule.
1. study (-ed) 5. merry (-ment)
2. pretty (-est) 6. easy (-er)
3. funny (-er) 7. sticky (-est)
4. happy (-ness) 8. beauty (-ful)
B. Underline the “y" in each base word. Then add the suffix in parentheses to
make a new word. Remember, you do not need to apply the tricky “y" rule if
the base word has a vowel before the “y" or if the suffix added is -ing .
1. copy (-er) 7. cry (-ing)
2. copy (-ing) 8. risky (-est)
3. play (-ful) 9. buy (-able)
4. fancy (-ful) 10. reply (-ing)
5. cloudy (-er) 11. reply (-ed)
6. cry (-ed) 12. lovely (-est)

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A. Circle the correctly written word to go in each blank.

1. Meredith the firefly in a jar. traped trapped
2. Callie had the most eyes. beautiful beautyful
3. Derek the bacon for breakfast. fried fryed
4. Izzy and Christina were desserts. tradeing trading
5. Everyone George would come back. hopeed hoped
6. Miranda was with Alex than ever before! angryer angrier
7. Mark and Lexie were together at lunch. sitting siting
8. Owen hard for the test. studyed studied
B. Underline the suffix word in each sentence. Then divide it into base word
and suffix.
1. I like eating ice cream with sprinkles. +
2. We skated on the ice. +
3. Tony tapped his fingers on the table. +
4. Look how high those birds are flying! +
5. Amber is the best writer in our class. +
6. My book is funnier than yours. +
7. What is the biggest mountain in the world? +
8. I scrubbed my hands with soap. +
9. Kim was always helpful in class. +
10. Jody could not hide her sadness. +
11. I like swimming in the ocean. +
12. Are you staying overnight? +

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Divide each word into base word and suffix. Then use the word in a sentence.
1. melted + Sentence:
2. readable + Sentence:
3. trading + Sentence:
4. skipping + Sentence:
5. stickier + Sentence:
6. played + Sentence:
7. baker + Sentence:
8. penniless + Sentence:

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A. Write the correctly written word in the blank.

1. Annie thought the new chair was quite .
comfortful comfortable
2. Even though the snake looked scary, it was actually .

harmness harmless
3. Ethan needed medical for his Asthma

treatment treatness
4. Susie hoped the gorilla costume was .

washment washable
5. The mountain trail was steep and .

dangerous dangerful
6. Claire knew she deserved a for her bad behavior.

punishment punishful
7. Maria hoped her science project was .

acceptment acceptable
8. Amy left the kitchen after she made cookies.

spotless spotable
9. Those berries could be !

poisonful poisonous
10. We sat in after the candles burned out.

darkness darkment
B. Write a new word for each base word by adding the suffix -able , -ness ,
or -ful.
1. allow 4. fix
2. mouth 5. sick
3. roomy 6. shame

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Fill in the chart by adding the suffix to the base word. If the base word and the
suffix do not make a real word, put an "X" in the box. You may need to use a
dictionary to check your words.
Base word -ed -ing -er -est
1. match
2. load
3. take
4. angry
5. pretty
6. connect
7. marry
8. merry
Base word -able -ness -ful -less
1. pain
2. thank
3. peace
4. sweet
5. spot
6. like
7. help
8. tune

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Create words b y matching the base words o n the left with the suffixes on the
right. You can use each base work and suffix as many times as you want. You may
need to use a dictionary to check your words.
wrap delight trust -ing

cup boat store -er
sink record care -able
test jar wonder -ful
1. 17.
2. 18.
3. 19.
4. 20.
5. 21.
6. 22.
7. 23.
8. 24.
9. 25.
10. 26.
11. 27.
12. 28.
13. 29.
14. 30.
15. 31.
16. 32.

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Use the suffix in each box to create as many words as you can!
-ing -er -ful
1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5.
6. 6. 6.
7. 7. 7.
8. 8. 8.
9. 9. 9.
10. 10. 10.
11. 11. 11.
12. 12. 12.
13. 13. 13.
14. 14. 14.
15. 15. 15.
16. 16. 16.
17. 17. 17.
18. 18. 18.
19. 19. 19.
20. 20. 20.

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Fill in the bubble for each correct answer.
1. A suffix is: 2. The suffix -ous means:

a) less
a) the last part of a compound word.
b) without
b) a word part at the end of a word.
c) more than
c) a word part at the start of a word.
d) the same as a base word. d) full of
3. Which of these is correct? 4. Which of these is correct?

a) carryer a) shapeed
b) carrying b) fadded
c) carriyed c) fryed
d) carryed d) planned
5. Which of these is not correct? 6. Which of these is not correct?

a) movable a) fatter
b) moveness b) faster
c) movement c) fasttest
d) moving d) fastest
7. Which suffix cannot be used 8. Which suffix cannot be used

with the word joy? with the word charge?
a) -ing
a) -ness
b) -less b) -less
c) -ous c) -able
d) -ful
d) -ed

Name_______________________ Date___________________
Divide each word into three parts: prefix, base word, and suffix. You may need to
change the spelling of some words.
word prefix base word suffix
1. reviewing + +
2. unzipped + +
3. disagreeable + +
4. underlining + +
5. unpleasantness + +
6. misprinted + +
7. undercooked + +
8. unhappiness + +
9. misplacement + +
10. unconnected + +
11. overqualified + +
12. reappointment + +
13. discountable + +
14. miscounted + +
15. disapproving + +
16. understatement + +
17. unhelpful + +
18. infamous + +
19. uneasiness + +
20. reusable + +

Name_______________________ Date___________________
Underline the base word in each of the three words to the right. Then use the words
to complete each sentence.
Lily’s name calling was _________________. careless

1. Katie was _________________ and lost her keys. cared
Tony _________________ for his sister when she was sick. uncaring
I _________________ cleaning toilets. likable

2. James was a friendly and _________________ child. liking
Are you _________________ your new teacher? disliked
Jake worked as a furniture_________________ last summer. moving

3. Do you know where the nail polish__________________ is? mover
My friend Emily is _________________ to Arizona. remover
Once Jerome started a project, he was _________________. nonstop

4. Mom _________________ the car at the crosswalk. stopped
Brittany and Tina talked ________________ about the party. unstoppable
Claire loved _________________ about narwhals and dolphins. reread

5. Lucy was a _________________ until second grade. reading
Cody decided to _________________ his three favorite books. nonreader
Michael experienced some _________________ at the dentist. discomfort

6. Hanna felt _________________ talking about her poor grades. comforted
The nurse _________________ the homesick child. uncomfortable
The reporter had_________________ Mrs. Fritzjingle’s name. reprint

7. Ana had to __________________ her report after she revised it. printer
My _________________ ran out of ink yesterday. misprint

Name_______________________ Date___________________
Read the story. When you see a suffix or prefix mistake, cross it out and write the
word correctly. The first one has been done for you.

walked
Yesterday, my sister Lucy and I walking to the park. I carryed our bag of snacks.
We had packked some carrot sticks, a carton of unfat chocolate milk, and some
nonsalted crackers. When we got to the park, Lucy went runing to the swings. She
askked me to push her. I pushing her a little, and she shoutted, "Push me highher!" I
thought she would be scarred if I pushed her too high, but my sister was fearness.
After the swings, we plaid in the sandbox. First I made a castle, but then Lucy
destroid it. I decideed to unbuild it again. Then I starting to feel hungry so we
washhed our hands and ate our snack. After that, we pickked some blackberries. I got
a whole bagless of them. I planed to bring them home so our dad could use
them to make a pie. My dad is a marvelful bakor! Lucy got blackberry juice all over
her shirt. Good thing her shirt is washment!
Lucy was misappointed when it was time to go home. I made her feel better
by promiseing we would underturn to the park again soon.

Name_______________________ Date___________________
Use the prefix and suffix in each box to create three new words. An example is
included in each box.
1. re- -ing 2. un- -able
rereading unacceptable
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
3. dis- -ed 4. out- -er

displaced outliner
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
5. un- -ful 6. over- -ing

uneventfu overacting
l
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.

Name_______________________ Date___________________
Make a path from Start to Finish by shading the boxes. You may only use boxes
with real words. You may need to use a dictionary to check some of the words.
Start preview nonsense unview lookable uncook
unhope payed acceptable underleft inamuse phoner
inproper afraiding movement kindness overactive outrun
unswim inpossible freezed oversew resay hoping
angerment unscared writist refriend nonexit tried
shopness realed outcook undertype strawed loser
unsipping disappear cupful joyous stapler undertake
indrinkable miscount unloyal underhelp dislove untaste
recutted unlikable remakement nonsent outtaste undream
rating loveliness prebiter prestate nonsleep recallor
improper undrawing redrivable mistaste blastment outlastable
unknowing rekissed astonishment happiness hopeless kindous
retraced unflied relight insharing unreadable nicing
underhanded outfried refreeze nonskated returned remeaning
nonfat misdress intake inpropered outlasting unshy
preschooler discamp artist unhairless famous craziness
resending unsharped underlined happiful overeated unthinkable
misdirected outshined immature relovable nonheat unending
prettiful beautiness inlasting loanment disthink Finish

Name_______________________ Date___________________
A word root is a word or word part that contains the basic meaning of
the word. The meaning can be changed by combining two or more roots
or by adding prefixes and suffixes. Knowing the meaning of roots can
help you understand new words.
Complete each word tree by taking words with the correct roots
from the box. Underline the root in each word.
Words
grow
from roots
a little like
a tree
grows
from roots.
cycl
(circular)
autograph
bicycle
cyclone
graphite
microphone
graph
paragraph (write or draw)
photograph
recycle
symphony
telephone
unicycle
phon
xylophone (sound)

Name_______________________ Date_________________
A word root is a word or word part that contains the basic meaning of the word.
The meaning can be changed by combining two or more roots or by adding prefixes
and suffixes. Knowing the meaning of roots can help you understand new words.
The root cycl means “circular." The root phon means “sound."
The root graph means “write." or "draw."
Underline the root in each word in the box. Then use the words to complete each
sentence.

autograph bicycle cyclone graphite
microphone paragraph photograph recycle
symphony telephone unicycle xylophone
1. I saw a clown juggle balls while balancing on a .
2. We couldn't hear the singer because the was not working.
3. Did you know the lead in your pencil is actually made from ?
4. My favorite instrument in the is the flute.
5. I wrote a about my family in my journal.
6. I heard on the radio that a dangerous is coming soon!
7. My mother was talking on the to my grandmother.
8. I tried playing the at the music store yesterday.
9. I rode my to school yesterday.
10. I found an old of my grandfather in the attic.
11. It is important to bottles, cans, and scrap paper.
12. I would like to get my favorite author's .

Name_______________________ Date________________
A root is a word or word part that contains the basic meaning of the word. The
meaning can be changed by combining two or more roots or by adding prefixes
The root viv means “live" The The root tain means “take"
root tract means “pull" The root struct means “build"
A. Circle the correct root to go in the blank. Then write the whole word.
1. or viv tract tain struct
2. in or viv tract tain struct
3. ex viv tract tain struct
4. sur e viv tract tain struct
5. sus viv tract tain struct
6. id viv tract tain struct
7. ure viv tract tain struct
8. enter viv tract tain struct
B. Use the words you wrote above to complete the sentences.

1. Sasha worked hard to her good grades.
2. People need food, water, and shelter to .
3. The children stared in awe at the giant .
4. Farmer Dan used a to plow his fields.
5. Tim could not the ball from his dog's mouth.
6. Pedro used bright, colors in his painting.
7. I had to my little brother so my parents could talk.
8. We waited for directions from the .

Name_______________________ Date_________________
The root man means “hand" The root fin means “end."
The root ped means “foot" The root ject means “throw"
A. Underline the root in each word in the box. Then fill in each blank with the
word that fits the definition.
manipulate pedestrian final reject

infinite trajectory pedal manually
1. A person who is walking.
2. By hand.
3. To refuse something or throw it away.
4. To move or control by hand.
5. The path of something that has been thrown.
6. The last one in a series.
7. Part of a bike that is pushed with the foot.
8. Without an ending.
B. Choose one of the words from the word box to use in a sentence.

Name_______________________ Date_________________
The root cent means “hundred" The root scop means “examine"
The root port means “carry" The root mal means “bad"
A. Underline the root in each word in the box. Then fill in each blank with the
word that fits the definition.
malnourished centurion portable stethoscope
portfolio microscope percentage maladjusted
1. Able to move or carry easily.
2. Instrument used to look at very tiny things.
3. Dealing badly with social situations.
4. Military officer in charge of 100 soldiers
5. Large case for carrying papers or artwork.
6. Instrument used to listen to the heart.
7. Weak or sick due to not getting enough to eat.
8. One part of a total of 100..
B. Choose one of the words from the word box to use in a sentence.

Name_______________________ Date_______________
Underline the root in each word on the left side of the box. Then draw lines to
match each word with its meaning. Use the chart to help you.
Root Meaning
inflexible person who watches
bio life
mutate fake name
cred believe
spectator not able to bend easily
fil threadlike
firm fix or settle dehydrate become different
flex bend pseudonym take water away
fort strong
hydr water
lum light fortify area of land
min small or less terrain glowing
mut change geothermal different kinds of life
nym name biodiversity heat of the earth

rupt break luminescent make stronger
spec see
terra earth or land
therm heat burst or tear
miniscule
tiny
confirmation
Bonus: Which of these hard to believe
animals is bioluminescent? filament
thin wire in a light bulb
zebra firefly I incredible
bat dolphin stating something is true
gecko platypus rupture

Name_______________________ Date_______________
meaning can be changed by combining two or more roots or by adding prefixes and
suffixes. Knowing the meaning of roots can help you understand new words.
A. Use the words in the box to define each root in the first two banks. Write the
whole word in the third blank. Then write the definition of the word on the line
below.
auto (self) cycle (circular) hemi (half) phone (sound) tele (far away)
bio (life) graph (write) ology (study of) sphere (globe) tri (three)
1. hemi: +sphere: =
My definition
2. auto: +graph: =
My definition
3. tri: +cycle: =
My definition
4. bio: +ology: =
My definition
5. tele: +phone: =
My definition
B. What other words can you make by adding other roots, or word parts to the
roots in the box?

Name_______________________ Date_______________
A. Fill in the chart.

Root Meaning Example Word
graph
cycle
phon
hydr
port
auto
fin
B. Choose three example words from your chart to use in sentences.

1.
2.
3.

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These 40 ready-to-use printables (with answer keys) are designed to

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base word: a word with no affixes, e.g.: wash, swim, play.

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The following Common Core Standards are addressed:

Conventions of Standard English

L.3.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

A. Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication

A. Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

B. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to

"Me fail english? Thats unpossible."

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5. ripe 10. obey

B. Use the words you made above to complete each sentence.

1. Haley knew it was to copy her sister's homework.

2. Luke could not his jacket.

3. Claire ate some yogurt before going for a run.

4. Gloria did not tolerate from anyone.

5. Phil worked on his project.

6. Cameron and Mitchell about everything.

7. Jay had an time at the party.

8. Manny would never his mother.

9. Lily ate the banana even though it was still .

10. Alex felt her teacher was being .

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2. ingrown + inside not outside beyond

3. impossible + inside not outside beyond

4. outshine + inside not outside beyond

5. indirect + inside not outside beyond

6. input + inside not outside beyond

7. outburst + inside not outside beyond

8. outsmart + inside not outside beyond

9. import + inside not outside beyond

10. incorrect + inside not outside beyond

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2. Cindy carefully each of her spelling words.

4. Mike put on his before he left for work.

5. Peter could not find the baseball in the .

6. Greg and missed his math test.

7. Jan felt by her beautiful sister.

9. Marcia's library book about cheerleading is .

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views happy school answered test

heat acceptable active charged lock

1. Everyone thought that Amy had an imagination.

2. Mickey could not the door.

3. Rose was sure that the engine was going to .

4. Jackie was because her daughter forgot to call.

5. Rory missed four words on the spelling .

6. Martha wanted to get to the movie in time to see the .

7. Donna felt the shopkeeper had her for the fruit.

8. Jack left the question about his new friend .

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