Prefixes and Suffixes Practice

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📚 Part 1: Understanding Check

1. Look at the word "unhappy". What does the prefix "un-" mean?

again

not

before

after

2. What does the suffix "-ful" mean in the word "helpful"?

without

full of

in the past

more than

✏️ Part 2: Application & Reflection

3. Add a prefix or suffix to change the meaning of these root words. Write the new word and explain how the meaning changed.

Root word: care

New word: ________________

How the meaning changed: ________________________________________________

Root word: play

New word: ________________

How the meaning changed: ________________________________________________

4. Think about what you learned today. Why is it helpful to know about prefixes and suffixes when you're reading? Write 2-3 sentences.

🌟 Part 3: Challenge (Optional)

5. Challenge: The word "disagreeable" has both a prefix and a suffix. Break it down and explain what each part means.

Prefix: ________ means ________________________

Root word: ________ means ________________________

Suffix: ________ means ________________________

Complete word meaning: ________________________________________________

Prefixes and Suffixes Practice

Prefixes and Suffixes Practice

📚 Part 1: Understanding Check

✏️ Part 2: Application & Reflection

🌟 Part 3: Challenge (Optional)

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