Prefixes and Suffixes Worksheet — KS2 — Beginner
Prefixes and Suffixes worksheet for Key Stage 2 / Year 3-6 (Ages 7-11). Beginner level english practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring Prefixes and Suffixes
Key Stage 2 / Ages 7-11 / Beginner Level
Instructions: This worksheet will help you understand and practice using prefixes and suffixes. Each activity is designed to build your vocabulary skills by modifying root words with different prefixes and suffixes.
Understanding Prefixes
Read each root word and choose the correct prefix from the list to complete the word. Write your answer in the box provided.
Prefixes: un-, re-, dis-, pre-
1. ___happy
2. ___view
3. ___agree
4. ___heat
Understanding Suffixes
Add the correct suffix to each root word from the list provided. Write your answer in the box.
Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ness, -ment
1. hope___
2. care___
3. bright___
4. enjoy___
Prefix and Suffix Match
Match each word with its correct prefix or suffix. Draw a line to connect the word to the correct prefix or suffix.
Draw a line to match each one
Creating New Words
Use the prefixes and suffixes provided to create new words. Write the new word in the box next to each root word.
Prefixes: mis-, over-
Suffixes: -ly, -able
1. place (prefix)
2. use (suffix)
3. read (prefix)
4. quick (suffix)
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each sentence by adding the correct prefix or suffix to the word in brackets. Write your answer in the box.
1. She was very ___ (care) when crossing the road.
2. He decided to ___ (do) the homework.
3. The ___ (dark) of the room was surprising.
4. The teacher was ___ (help) to all the students.
Word Transformation
Transform the given words by adding both a prefix and a suffix. Write the transformed word in the box.
1. agree
2. happy
3. legal
4. possible
Prefix and Suffix Challenge
Identify whether the given word uses a prefix or a suffix. Write 'prefix' or 'suffix' in the box.
1. Unbelievable
2. Careless
3. Replay
4. Joyful
Creating Sentences
Use the words you have transformed with prefixes and suffixes to write a sentence for each. Write your sentences in the boxes provided.
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2.
3.
4.
Activity 1: unhappy ; preview ; disagree ; preheat
Activity 2: hopeful ; careless ; brightness ; enjoyment
Activity 3: un- ; -ness ; re- ; -ful
Activity 4: misplace ; usable ; reread ; quickly
Activity 5: careful ; redo ; darkness ; helpful
Activity 6: disagreement ; unhappily ; illegally ; impossibility
Activity 7: prefix ; suffix ; prefix ; suffix
Activity 8: [Student's own sentences]
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