What Does It Mean?
Read the word. Circle what it means.
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How to do it
- Read the word. The prefix or suffix is in blue.
- Read both meanings.
- Circle the right one.
Teaching tip
Cover the blue part to find the base word first. This sheet is aligned with Common Core RF.2.3d.
About this worksheet
Words with a prefix or suffix and two meanings to choose from.
What kids practice
A prefix is a word part added to the start of a word, and a suffix is added to the end. Each one changes the meaning in a way you can learn: un- means not, so unhappy means not happy. -ful means full of, so helpful means full of help. Knowing these parts helps kids read and understand longer words.
Watch for
- Reading the prefix as part of the base word, like unhappy as "un-hap-py" without seeing happy.
- Mixing up -ful and -less, which mean almost opposite things.
- Thinking every word that starts with re or un has a prefix, like read or uncle.
It's free to print, with Fewer, Standard or More on the page and an answer key. See the full prefixes and suffixes guide for 2nd grade.
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2. Add a PrefixWords with a meaning above them. Write the prefix that makes that meaning.
3. Add a SuffixBase words with a meaning above them. Write the suffix that makes that meaning.
5. Prefix and Suffix SentencesSentences with a missing word. Pick the word with the prefix or suffix that fits.