Let's solve each question step by step by analyzing the
prefixes and
suffixes in the underlined words and choosing the correct meaning.
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1. Nana will *preheat* the oven when she bakes her cake.
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Word: *preheat*
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Prefix: *pre-* means "before"
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Root word: *heat*
- So, *preheat* = to heat
before baking
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✔ Correct choice:
heat before
> ✔️ Circle:
heat before
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2. Trey was *careless* and knocked over his glass of milk.
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Word: *careless*
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Suffix: *-less* means "without" or "not having"
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Root word: *care*
- So, *careless* = without care → doesn't use care
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✔ Correct choice:
doesn't use care
> ✔️ Circle:
doesn't use care
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3. Betty will have to *retype* her report because it got lost.
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Word: *retype*
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Prefix: *re-* means "again" or "once more"
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Root word: *type*
- So, *retype* = type again
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✔ Correct choice:
type again
> ✔️ Circle:
type again
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4. Mom wants me to *untie* my shoe before I take it off.
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Word: *untie*
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Prefix: *un-* means "reverse" or "opposite of"
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Root word: *tie*
- So, *untie* = to loosen the lace (the opposite of tying)
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✔ Correct choice:
loosen the lace
> ✔️ Circle:
loosen the lace
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5. The sunset this evening was *beautiful*.
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Word: *beautiful*
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Suffix: *-ful* means "full of"
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Root word: *beauty*
- So, *beautiful* = full of beauty
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✔ Correct choice:
full of beauty
> ✔️ Circle:
full of beauty
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
heat before
2.
doesn't use care
3.
type again
4.
loosen the lace
5.
full of beauty
This worksheet helps students understand how prefixes (like *pre-*, *re-*, *un-*) and suffixes (like *-less*, *-ful*) change the meaning of base words.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prefixes worksheet 3rd grade.
