Absolutely! Let’s solve this “Prefixes and Suffixes” worksheet step by step.
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📝 Instructions Recap:
For each word:
1.
Underline the prefix (added at the beginning) or suffix (added at the end).
2. Write the
root word — the core word that remains after removing the prefix or suffix.
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## ✏️ Step-by-Step Solutions:
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1. breathless
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Suffix: *-less* (means “without”)
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Root word:
breath
> *breath + less = breathless → without breath*
✔ Underline:
less
✔ Root Word:
breath
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2. quickly
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Suffix: *-ly* (turns adjective into adverb)
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Root word:
quick
> *quick + ly = quickly → in a quick manner*
✔ Underline:
ly
✔ Root Word:
quick
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3. overlook
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Prefix: *over-* (means “above” or “excessively”)
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Root word:
look
> *over + look = overlook → to look over or ignore*
✔ Underline:
over
✔ Root Word:
look
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4. defrost
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Prefix: *de-* (means “reverse” or “remove”)
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Root word:
frost
> *de + frost = defrost → remove frost*
✔ Underline:
de
✔ Root Word:
frost
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5. wonderful
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Suffix: *-ful* (means “full of”)
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Root word:
wonder
> *wonder + ful = wonderful → full of wonder*
✔ Underline:
ful
✔ Root Word:
wonder
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6. comfortable
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Suffix: *-able* (means “capable of” or “can be”)
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Root word:
comfort
> *comfort + able = comfortable → capable of giving comfort*
✔ Underline:
able
✔ Root Word:
comfort
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7. preheat
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Prefix: *pre-* (means “before”)
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Root word:
heat
> *pre + heat = preheat → heat before use*
✔ Underline:
pre
✔ Root Word:
heat
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8. unkind
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Prefix: *un-* (means “not”)
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Root word:
kind
> *un + kind = unkind → not kind*
✔ Underline:
un
✔ Root Word:
kind
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9. submarine
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Prefix: *sub-* (means “under”)
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Root word:
marine (relating to the sea)
> *sub + marine = submarine → under the sea*
✔ Underline:
sub
✔ Root Word:
marine
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10. undersea
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Prefix: *under-* (means “below”)
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Root word:
sea
> *under + sea = undersea → below the sea*
✔ Underline:
under
✔ Root Word:
sea
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## 🧾 Final Answer Table:
| Word | Root Word |
|--------------|-------------|
| breathless | breath |
| quickly | quick |
| overlook | look |
| defrost | frost |
| wonderful | wonder |
| comfortable | comfort |
| preheat | heat |
| unkind | kind |
| submarine | marine |
| undersea | sea |
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Tip for Students: Always ask yourself — “What part can I remove to leave a real, meaningful word?” That’s usually your root word!
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for these words! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet for prefixes and suffixes.
