Affixes Worksheets for learning prefixes and suffixes with interactive exercises.
A collection of educational worksheets focused on affixes, including prefixes and suffixes, with exercises for identifying and analyzing word parts.
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It looks like you've uploaded a worksheet titled "AFFIXES WORKSHEETS" from *The Connett Connection*, which focuses on teaching students how to identify prefixes, roots, and suffixes in words. The worksheet includes three main sections:
1. Prefixes – Students underline the root word in red and the prefix in blue, then write the meaning.
2. Prefixes and Suffixes – Students break down words into their parts (prefix, root, suffix) and write them in columns.
3. A sentence-based exercise where students underline words with prefixes and circle those with suffixes.
Let’s go through each section and solve the problems step by step.
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Instructions: Underline the root word in red and the prefix in blue. Write the meaning of each word.
| Word | Prefix (blue) | Root (red) | Meaning |
|------|----------------|------------|--------|
| 1. disagree | dis- | agree | To not agree |
| 2. disadvantage | dis- | advantage | A negative condition or situation |
| 3. displace | dis- | place | To move something from its usual position |
| 4. disapprove | dis- | approve | To not approve or reject |
| 5. dishonest | dis- | honest | Not truthful |
| 6. dissatisfy | dis- | satisfy | To fail to satisfy |
| 7. disobey | dis- | obey | To refuse to follow orders |
| 8. dislike | dis- | like | To not like |
| 9. displease | dis- | please | To make someone unhappy |
> 💡 Note: The prefix "dis-" means "not" or "opposite of." It's commonly used to negate the meaning of the root word.
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Instructions: Write each part of the words in the correct box.
| Word | PREFIX | ROOT | SUFFIX |
|------|--------|------|--------|
| 1. hopeful | hope | - | -ful |
| 2. darkness | - | dark | -ness |
| 3. replay | re- | play | - |
| 4. unhappy | un- | happy | - |
| 5. unfriendly | un- | friend | -ly |
| 6. colorful | - | color | -ful |
| 7. preheat | pre- | heat | - |
| 8. breakable | - | break | -able |
| 9. unlucky | un- | lucky | - |
> 🔍 Explanation:
- Prefixes are added at the beginning (e.g., *re-*, *un-*, *pre-*).
- Suffixes are added at the end (e.g., *-ful*, *-ness*, *-able*, *-ly*).
- Roots are the base words that carry the core meaning.
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Instructions: Underline the words that have prefixes and circle the words that have suffixes.
Let’s assume the sentence is:
> "Tim and Jack disagree on what game they want to play after quietly walking home."
Now let’s analyze:
- disagree → has prefix dis- → ✏️ underline
- quietly → has suffix -ly → 🟨 circle
- walking → has suffix -ing → 🟨 circle
So:
- Underline: disagree
- Circle: quietly, walking
> ✔ Tip: Look for common prefixes (un-, re-, dis-, pre-, mis-) and suffixes (-ed, -ing, -ly, -ful, -less, -able, etc.)
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| Affix | Type | Meaning |
|-------|------|---------|
| dis- | Prefix | not, opposite of |
| un- | Prefix | not |
| re- | Prefix | again |
| pre- | Prefix | before |
| -ful | Suffix | full of |
| -ness | Suffix | state of being |
| -ly | Suffix | in a way that |
| -able | Suffix | capable of being |
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#### Section 1: Prefixes
All words start with dis-, meaning “not” or “opposite.”
Roots: agree, advantage, place, approve, honest, satisfy, obey, like, please.
#### Section 2: Breakdown Table
| Word | PREFIX | ROOT | SUFFIX |
|------|--------|------|--------|
| hopeful | | hope | -ful |
| darkness | | dark | -ness |
| replay | re- | play | |
| unhappy | un- | happy | |
| unfriendly | un- | friend | -ly |
| colorful | | color | -ful |
| preheat | pre- | heat | |
| breakable | | break | -able |
| unlucky | un- | lucky | |
#### Section 3: Sentence
- Underline: disagree
- Circle: quietly, walking
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This worksheet helps students understand how affixes change the meaning of words and build vocabulary. It’s great for reinforcing word structure and decoding unfamiliar words!
Let me know if you'd like this turned into a printable answer key or need help with more examples!
1. Prefixes – Students underline the root word in red and the prefix in blue, then write the meaning.
2. Prefixes and Suffixes – Students break down words into their parts (prefix, root, suffix) and write them in columns.
3. A sentence-based exercise where students underline words with prefixes and circle those with suffixes.
Let’s go through each section and solve the problems step by step.
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✔ Section 1: PREFIXES
Instructions: Underline the root word in red and the prefix in blue. Write the meaning of each word.
| Word | Prefix (blue) | Root (red) | Meaning |
|------|----------------|------------|--------|
| 1. disagree | dis- | agree | To not agree |
| 2. disadvantage | dis- | advantage | A negative condition or situation |
| 3. displace | dis- | place | To move something from its usual position |
| 4. disapprove | dis- | approve | To not approve or reject |
| 5. dishonest | dis- | honest | Not truthful |
| 6. dissatisfy | dis- | satisfy | To fail to satisfy |
| 7. disobey | dis- | obey | To refuse to follow orders |
| 8. dislike | dis- | like | To not like |
| 9. displease | dis- | please | To make someone unhappy |
> 💡 Note: The prefix "dis-" means "not" or "opposite of." It's commonly used to negate the meaning of the root word.
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✔ Section 2: PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES
Instructions: Write each part of the words in the correct box.
| Word | PREFIX | ROOT | SUFFIX |
|------|--------|------|--------|
| 1. hopeful | hope | - | -ful |
| 2. darkness | - | dark | -ness |
| 3. replay | re- | play | - |
| 4. unhappy | un- | happy | - |
| 5. unfriendly | un- | friend | -ly |
| 6. colorful | - | color | -ful |
| 7. preheat | pre- | heat | - |
| 8. breakable | - | break | -able |
| 9. unlucky | un- | lucky | - |
> 🔍 Explanation:
- Prefixes are added at the beginning (e.g., *re-*, *un-*, *pre-*).
- Suffixes are added at the end (e.g., *-ful*, *-ness*, *-able*, *-ly*).
- Roots are the base words that carry the core meaning.
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✔ Section 3: Sentence Practice
Instructions: Underline the words that have prefixes and circle the words that have suffixes.
Let’s assume the sentence is:
> "Tim and Jack disagree on what game they want to play after quietly walking home."
Now let’s analyze:
- disagree → has prefix dis- → ✏️ underline
- quietly → has suffix -ly → 🟨 circle
- walking → has suffix -ing → 🟨 circle
So:
- Underline: disagree
- Circle: quietly, walking
> ✔ Tip: Look for common prefixes (un-, re-, dis-, pre-, mis-) and suffixes (-ed, -ing, -ly, -ful, -less, -able, etc.)
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✔ Summary of Key Concepts
| Affix | Type | Meaning |
|-------|------|---------|
| dis- | Prefix | not, opposite of |
| un- | Prefix | not |
| re- | Prefix | again |
| pre- | Prefix | before |
| -ful | Suffix | full of |
| -ness | Suffix | state of being |
| -ly | Suffix | in a way that |
| -able | Suffix | capable of being |
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📝 Final Answer Summary
#### Section 1: Prefixes
All words start with dis-, meaning “not” or “opposite.”
Roots: agree, advantage, place, approve, honest, satisfy, obey, like, please.
#### Section 2: Breakdown Table
| Word | PREFIX | ROOT | SUFFIX |
|------|--------|------|--------|
| hopeful | | hope | -ful |
| darkness | | dark | -ness |
| replay | re- | play | |
| unhappy | un- | happy | |
| unfriendly | un- | friend | -ly |
| colorful | | color | -ful |
| preheat | pre- | heat | |
| breakable | | break | -able |
| unlucky | un- | lucky | |
#### Section 3: Sentence
- Underline: disagree
- Circle: quietly, walking
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This worksheet helps students understand how affixes change the meaning of words and build vocabulary. It’s great for reinforcing word structure and decoding unfamiliar words!
Let me know if you'd like this turned into a printable answer key or need help with more examples!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prefix and suffix worksheet 5th grade.