Students learn that a prefix is added to the start of a word to change its meaning (un-, re-, pre-, mis-, sub-, dis-) and a suffix is added to the end to change its job or meaning (-ful, -less, -ness, -er, -ment, -able, -ly). They work out prefix meanings, build words with suffixes, watch for spelling changes, and explain unfamiliar words by breaking them into parts. This is a powerful strategy for reading and spelling longer words.
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Completed: Prefixes and Suffixes
5th Grade students (typically ages 10–11) working on vocabulary. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier version and a harder version are linked above.
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About 18 minutes for 19 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Prefix at the front, suffix at the end. Both change the meaning of the base word.
A prefix is added to the front of a word and changes its meaning. Circle the meaning.
A suffix is added to the end of a word. Write the new word. Watch for words ending in y!
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