Skill booster series prefixes

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Prefixes

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meaning of a word is an important skill for vocabulary enrichment.

Being able to recognize that certain words are made up of roots and prefixes almost always helps in learning the spelling and pronunciation of such words and often helps in arriving at their meanings

This book provides a variety of exercises that will help students identify prefixes, learn their meanings, and gain the skill to use these prefixes to make new words from roots words Included are

a pre/post test and an answer key

Prefixes is an effective teaching tool for many ages and ability levels It is suitable for use in grades 3-8 Readability is on the 3rd-4th-grade level

CONTENTS

Using re– 1

Adding un– or in– 2

Choosing dis– or im– 3

Writing Words with non– or mis– 4

Writing Words with super– or de– 5

Review 6-9 Identifying the com–, con–, per– and pro– Prefixes 10

Matching Words to Meanings (inter–, trans–, and sub–) 11

Matching Words to Meanings (tri–, post–, pre–, bi–, and uni–) 12

Recognizing Prefixes (anti–, im–, de–, and ex–) 13

Review 14-15 Writing Prefixes 16

Separating Prefixes from Root Words 17

Underlining Prefixes 18 Prefix Word Puzzles 19-21 Pre/Post Test

1 My dad had to our house because some of theelectrical outlets were not working.

2 It was time to _ my library books

3 Mom said I should my steps to see if I couldfind the bracelet I lost

4 She liked the products so much, she plans to _them next year

5 Dad will _ the house because the paint is peeling

6 After a year's absence, he decided to the club

7 The photographer had to _ the pictures

8 They are going to try to the building so it willlook just like it did 100 years ago

Write a sentence for each of the following words: return, refund, reuse, remind

A prefix is a syllable added to the beginning of a word.

The new word has a different meaning.

The prefix re- means "again." Retell means "tell again." Write re- in front of each word below Then write the new word on the line.

Write your own sentences in which you use each of the new words in this lesson.

A prefix is a syllable added to the beginning of a word.

The new word has a different meaning.

The prefixes un- and in- usually mean "not." Unhappy means "not happy." Inaccurate means "not accurate."

1 I can't eat this meat because it is _

2 The teacher said my answer was _

3 I am _ to come to the party

4 We thought that the volcano was _

5 I thought that the decision was _

6 The latch on the gate had come _

7 The faded writing was almost

8 The weather forecast was _ It rained all

day, and our picnic was cancelled

Put either un- or in- in front of each word below Then write the new word Choose the prefix that sounds best Use a dictionary to check your

choices.

Choose one of the new words from above to complete each sentence.

A prefix is a syllable added to the beginning of a word.

The new word has a different meaning.

The prefixes dis- and im- usually mean "not." Dislike means "not like."

Impatient means "not patient."

1 The girl’s actions were very _ when she found outshe couldn't go to the school dance

2 The statue was sold for less money because it was

3 The store manager decided to _ carrying pretzels

4 Some people are _ because they tell lies

5 Going camping was _ because it was raining

6 Sometimes young children _ their parents

7 The two girls would often _ over little things

8 Cheating on a test is considered _ conduct

Write your own sentences in which you use each of the new words in this lesson.

Put either dis- or im- in front of each word below Then write the new word Choose the prefix that sounds best Use a dictionary to check your

The prefix non- means "not." Nonsense means "not sense." The prefix means "wrong." Misspell means "spell wrong."

mis-A prefix is a syllable added to the beginning of a word.

The new word has a different meaning.

Write a sentence for each of the following words: nonskid, mislay, nonsense,

mis-understand

Put either non- or mis- in front of each word below Then write the new

word Choose the prefix that sounds best Use a dictionary to check your choices.

Choose one of the new words from above to complete each sentence.

1 The plane went _ from New York to Phoenix

2 The fumes from the tank did not hurt anyone because they were

_

3 When the children went to the play, they did not _

4 _ milk has fewer calories than whole milk

5 My mother and father always _their keys

6 It was his _ to have lost his wallet

7 A cat is a living thing, but a stone is a thing

8 Some people _ animals because they are helpless

The prefix super- often means "of greater size, degree, power, or importance." Supermarket means "large market." The prefix de- usually means "from." Depart means "go away from."

A prefix is a syllable added to the beginning of a word.

The new word has a different meaning.

Write your own sentences in which you use the new words in this lesson.

Put either super- or de- in front of each word below Then write the new word Choose the prefix that sounds best Use a dictionary to check your choices.

Choose one of the new words from above to complete each sentence.

1 The speed limit on the _ is 65 miles per hour

2 Some people believe in _ powers

3 The comic book character _ is really Clark Kent

4 Mother forgot to _ the meat for dinner

5 Did they _King Edward of England?

6 Superman has _ powers

7 When you take a , you go out of your way

8 Mrs Smith told Jenny not to _ the key on the

Choose four words from above Use each word in a sentence.

When you add negative prefixes to some root words, you get words that mean the opposite of the root words.

dis- im- un-

non-Add a prefix to each word below Use prefixes from the box.

Each word in the box below has a prefix Underline the prefix in each

word.

unkind replay rewind refill disagree unbelievable

displease rebuild unable disapprove

Write a sentence for each of the following words: unsure, disconnect,

recharge, unhealthy

1 After you show the movie, you should _ the video

2 It is _ to ignore your friend

3 My mother will _ the candy jar when it is empty

4 Forgetting your homework will probably _ yourteacher

5 His story was _

6 The TV station plans to _ the championship game

7 My answers may _ with yours

8 I am _ to begin my trip because of the weather

9 My dad may _ of what I plan to do

10 The owner said he would _ the damaged building

Choose a prefix from the box to add to each underlined word Write the prefix on the line.

re- un- de-

1 Mr Fox will pay the money to the bank on the first of each month

2 Many of the people at the party were friendly

3 Many children like carrots

4 We must take a tour because the road is closed

5 The boy's shirt was buttoned because some buttons were missing

6 Mr Jones had to build the barn because it burned down

7 The teacher missed the class at three o'clock

8 We will have to order the item that is missing from the shipment

9 Our plane will part at 10:15 a.m

10 Because it was raining, we were _able to have a picnic

11 The old car was safe to drive

12 Father was appointed because he couldn't go to the car races

13 The child's actions showed that he was selfish

14 The program will be continued

Write a sentence for each of the following words: derail, unbroken, displease,

repack

in- im- re- dis-

un-Choose five of the new words you wrote above and use each word in a sentence.

PREFIX MEANING

com-, con- with, together, completelyper- through, throughout

pro- for, before, forward

Underline the prefix in each word in the box.

1 Write the words with the prefix that means "with, together, completely."

pronoun condense

Use words from the box to complete the sentences.

1 David entered the because he thought he could win

2 A word used in the place of a noun is called a

3 He will have to his story in order to make it fit on onepage

4 If you lie in court after swearing to tell the truth, then you have committed

5 The game is about to begin, and I that the Eagles will win

6 Squeeze is another word for

7 Tara sprayed the expensive on her arm

8 The boy felt deep for the injured dog

perfume compassion

inter- = between trans- = across sub- = under Underline the prefix in each word in the box.

interlock transport subway

Match words to meanings Use words from the box.

1 "across the Atlantic" _

Use words from the box to complete the sentences.

1 The large truck will _ the furniture

2 We spotted a close to the shore

3 Citizens of many countries will attend the meeting

4 You can tell that the pieces fit because they

5 She travels on the _ each day

6 We sent a message to Europe from the UnitedStates

international transatlantic submarine

tri- = three post- = after

uni- = one

Use prefixes from the box to make a word for each definition.

1 has three angles _

2 after the war _

3 has one wheel _

4 every two weeks _

5 three colors _

6 before the game _

7 after the date _

8 two wheeler _

9 pay before _

10 imaginary animal with one horn _

Choose four words you have written on the lines above Use each word in

antiwar impossible

impolite deport

export antifreeze

extend defeat

1 Write the words with the prefix that means "against."

Use words from the box to complete the sentences.

1 Members of the group were against the war

2 I hope our team can last year's champions

3 The government decided to _ everyone who did

not have a passport

4 Have put in your car's radiator before winter

begins

5 It is to interrupt the teacher when he is talking

6 We think it is _ to complete the report by tomorrow

7 The city plans to the new highway another 20 miles

8 That country will thousands of tons of grain this

year

anti- = against im- = not de- = away, from ex- = out

in-

pre- un-

dis- re-

im-Use prefixes from the box to complete the sentences.

1 Do you become patient when you have to wait?

2 Our team thought the umpire was fair

3 Mother told me to be sure and buy an _cooked ham

4 I had to plant my garden after the storm

5 Jerry was in trouble because he obeyed his teacher

6 I stayed after school because my homework was complete

7 My paper was marked _perfect because it was not finished

8 We can't get in until we lock the door

9 Every Monday, we have a test on our spelling words

10 I hope you can pay the money you borrowed

11 Jim's teacher was pleased because he was late

12 An active person does not usually like jogging

Circle the prefix in each word below.

impoliteuncookedpreviewrepaint

prepaidrereaddisconnectindependent

distrustincapableimpossibleuneasy

Choose a word from the box to match each definition Use a dictionary, if necessary.

1 between the acts _

2 under the water _

3 against pollution _

4 not separate _

5 to see beforehand _

6 send out of the country _

7 an extremely bright star _

8 to put together _

9 not able to be moved _

10 to get off the airliner _

Use each word below in a sentence that shows its meaning.

1 deplane _

2 submerge

3 export

compose supernova immobile