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Prefixes and Suffixes

Learn about prefixes, suffixes, and root words with these printable worksheets and activities.

Prefixes and Suffixes Worksheets

Prefixes

Prefixes Dis- and Un-  FREE 
Complete each sentence with a word that has the prefix dis- or un-. Words include untied, disagree, unable, and disobey.
2nd through 4th Grades
Prefixes Dis- and Un- Free Prefixes Suffixes Worksheet
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Prefixes Re- and Pre-
Complete each sentence with a word that uses the prefix re- or pre-. Words include preheat, reheat, prepay, and preview.
2nd through 4th Grades
Prefixes Re- and Pre- Prefixes Suffixes Worksheet
Prefixes Im- and In-
Practice your skills with prefixes with this worksheet focusing on the im- and in- prefixes.
2nd through 4th Grades
Prefixes Im- and In- Prefixes Suffixes Worksheet
Add Prefix to complete sentences
Add a prefix to each word in parenthesis ( ) to complete each sentence.
1st through 3rd Grades
Add Prefix to complete sentences Prefixes Suffixes Worksheet
Making Words with Prefixes
Add a prefix to each root word to make a new word. Then define the new word.
1st through 3rd Grades
Making Words with Prefixes Prefixes Suffixes Worksheet
Prefixes Un- and Re-
Students will identify the prefix in each word and then rewrite the word. Words include unhappy, untie, reread, and refill.
Kindergarten to 2nd Grade
Prefixes Un- and Re- Prefixes Suffixes Worksheet
Prefixes Cut and Paste (un- and re-)
This activity is perfect for introducing prefixes. Students will cut and paste words and sort them based on the prefix.
Kindergarten to 2nd Grade
Prefixes Cut and Paste (un- and re-) Prefixes Suffixes Worksheet
Prefixes Fill in the Blank (un- and re-)
Rill in each sentence with the correct word that used a prefix.
Kindergarten to 2nd Grade
Prefixes Fill in the Blank (un- and re-) Prefixes Suffixes Worksheet
Prefixes Matching (un-)
Draw a line to match each word to the correct picture.
Kindergarten to 2nd Grade
Prefixes Matching (un-) Prefixes Suffixes Worksheet

Task Cards

Prefixes Task Cards (dis-, un-, re-, pre-)
Use these task cards to help your students practice using suffixes. The cards have a variety of questions including fill in the blank and adding a prefix to a root word.
2nd through 4th Grades
Prefixes Task Cards (dis-, un-, re-, pre-) Prefixes Suffixes Worksheet

Suffixes

Suffixes -ful and -less  FREE 
Complete each sentence with a word that has the suffix -ful or -less. Words include harmless, colorful, worthless, and thankful.
1st through 3rd Grades
Suffixes -ful and -less Free Prefixes Suffixes Worksheet
Suffixes -ed
Add -ed to the word in parenthesis to complete each sentence. Students will need to change the y to an i and then add -ed. Words include copied, cried, tried, and studied.
1st through 3rd Grades
Suffixes -ed Prefixes Suffixes Worksheet
Suffix -ed: Word Sort
There are three ways to pronounce suffix -ed. Sort the words into three different pronunciation groups.
Kindergarten to 2nd Grade
Suffix -ed: Word Sort Phonics Worksheet
Suffixes -er -or -ist
Unscramble the letters to make a word with the suffix -or, -er, or -ist. Words include artist, traveler, reader, and sailor.
1st through 3rd Grades
Suffixes -er -or -ist Prefixes Suffixes Worksheet
Suffixes -ed and -ing
Complete the sentences with word that ends with -ed or -ing. or -less. Words include spying, cried, buying, tried, and worried.
1st through 3rd Grades
Suffixes -ed and -ing Prefixes Suffixes Worksheet
Suffixes -tion and -sion  FREE 
Add the suffix -sion or -tion to each verb to make a noun. Then use each word in a complete sentence. Words include education, expansion, protection, subtraction, decision, and persuasion.
2nd through 4th Grades
Suffixes -tion and -sion Free Prefixes Suffixes Worksheet
Latin Suffixes: "-ment"
Transform verbs into nouns using the Latin suffix "-ment".
3rd and 4th Grades
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Greek and Latin Word Parts

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Homophones are words that sounds alike, but have different spellings. Use these worksheets to teach students about homophones.

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Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Check out our collection of synonym and antonym worksheets.

Reading and Writing Worksheets

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Prefixes words with Dis- and Un- worksheet

Suffixes words ending in -ed and -ing worksheet

Suffixes words ending in -ful and -less worksheet

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