Absolutely! This worksheet is designed to help you practice forming new words by combining
prefixes (like *dis-*, *re-*, *un-*) with
base words. The goal is to choose the correct prefix that, when added to the base word, creates a real, meaningful English word.
Let’s go through each row one by one and explain the correct answer:
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1. fill → refill
✔ Already given as an example.
*“Re-” means “again” — so “refill” = to fill again.*
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2. real → unreal
✔ Correct prefix:
un-
*“Un-” means “not” — so “unreal” = not real.*
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3. fair → unfair
✔ Correct prefix:
un-
*“Unfair” = not fair.*
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4. able → unable
✔ Correct prefix:
un-
*“Unable” = not able.*
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5. connect → reconnect
✔ Correct prefix:
re-
*“Reconnect” = to connect again.*
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6. trust → distrust
✔ Correct prefix:
dis-
*“Distrust” = lack of trust, or to not trust.*
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7. run → rerun
✔ Correct prefix:
re-
*“Rerun” = to run again (e.g., a TV show).*
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8. move → remove
✔ Correct prefix:
re-
*“Remove” = to move something away or take it off.*
> 💡 Note: While “unmove” isn’t a word, “remove” is very common and fits perfectly.
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9. selfish → unselfish
✔ Correct prefix:
un-
*“Unselfish” = not selfish; caring about others.*
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10. tell → retell
✔ Correct prefix:
re-
*“Retell” = to tell again.*
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✔ Final Answers (in order):
1. refill *(given)*
2.
unreal
3.
unfair
4.
unable
5.
reconnect
6.
distrust
7.
rerun
8.
remove
9.
unselfish
10.
retell
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📝 Quick Tip:
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“Un-” usually means “not” → *unhappy, unfair, unable*
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“Re-” usually means “again” → *redo, refill, retell*
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“Dis-” often means “opposite of” or “lack of” → *dislike, distrust, disagree*
This helps you guess correctly even if you’re unsure — just think about the meaning!
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or more practice! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prefixes un re worksheet.
