Suffixes and Prefixes

Have youngsters explore the structure of words! They complete a variety of activities with word structure, syllables, suffixes and prefixes, including circling suffixes and prefixes, choosing correct forms of words to complete sentences,...

In this advanced vocabulary learning exercise, 3rd graders read 12 multiple choice questions in which they choose the words that contain the designated suffix or prefix. They work with word that contain y, ly, er, or, less, ful, re, dis,...

In this prefixes and suffixes worksheet, learners use the root word, the suffix or prefix and the context clues in the sentences to select the correct answer. Good, basic practice!

This lesson is so beneficial it makes any teacher's heart skip a beat! After readers identify words from Words by Heart, they break down unknown vocabulary with a handout detailing various prefixes and suffixes. Once they finish...

Add additional meanings to root words! Scholars show what they know about suffixes and root words with a activity that challenges them to create words and complete sentences. 

Practice adding prefixes and suffixes to root words. Young writers discuss the meanings of root word, suffix, and prefix and work on creating new words by thinking of words as things that can grow, like a tree.  They create a tree...

This is a well-designed worksheet that helps learners explore word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. They complete four fill-in-the-blank questions, and complete the challenge question at the bottom of the sheet.

An online, interactive vocabulary skills worksheet has elementary learners match five words to their appropriate suffixes or prefixes. Simple word combinations are included like hand and some. This resource provides an opportunity for...

Use prefixes and suffixes to deconstruct word meaning. There is a graphic organizer here to guide scholars as they come up with word examples for various affixes. The chart has space for five suffixes or prefixes. For each, they come up...

Small groups get practice with suffixes and prefixes as they play a memory game. They fill out 10 cards with five root words and five affixes, all of which have one match. Use the 10-card template linked here or simply create your own....