Explanation:
We are given a worksheet about prefixes. The task is:
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Draw a box around the prefix in each word.
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Underline the root word in each word.
First, let’s review the common prefixes and their meanings from the sheet:
- re– = again, back
- dis– = not
- pre– = before
- un– = not, opposite
- mis– = wrong
- under– = below
Now go through each word one by one and identify:
1. The prefix (if any) — it must be at the
beginning of the word and match one of the listed prefixes.
2. The remaining part is the root word.
Let’s do each word:
1.
return
- Starts with “re–” → prefix =
re
- Remaining = “turn” → root =
turn
2.
preschool
- Starts with “pre–” → prefix =
pre
- Remaining = “school” → root =
school
3.
untied
- Starts with “un–” → prefix =
un
- Remaining = “tied” → root =
tied
4.
dishonest
- Starts with “dis–” → prefix =
dis
- Remaining = “honest” → root =
honest
5.
misbehave
- Starts with “mis–” → prefix =
mis
- Remaining = “behave” → root =
behave
6.
underwater
- Starts with “under–” → prefix =
under
- Remaining = “water” → root =
water
7.
replay
- Starts with “re–” → prefix =
re
- Remaining = “play” → root =
play
8.
preheat
- Starts with “pre–” → prefix =
pre
- Remaining = “heat” → root =
heat
9.
unable
- Starts with “un–” → prefix =
un
- Remaining = “able” → root =
able
10.
dismount
- Starts with “dis–” → prefix =
dis
- Remaining = “mount” → root =
mount
11.
mismatch
- Starts with “mis–” → prefix =
mis
- Remaining = “match” → root =
match
12.
underage
- Starts with “under–” → prefix =
under
- Remaining = “age” → root =
age
13.
redo
- Starts with “re–” → prefix =
re
- Remaining = “do” → root =
do
14.
preview
- Starts with “pre–” → prefix =
pre
- Remaining = “view” → root =
view
15.
unlocked
- Starts with “un–” → prefix =
un
- Remaining = “locked” → root =
locked
All words have a clear prefix from the list, and the rest is the root.
Final Answer:
For each word:
- Box the prefix: re, pre, un, dis, mis, under, re, pre, un, dis, mis, under, re, pre, un
- Underline the root: turn, school, tied, honest, behave, water, play, heat, able, mount, match, age, do, view, locked
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prefixes worksheet 2nd grade.
