Combined With Prefixes

Worksheet Description

This worksheet addresses the application of hyphens in conjunction with prefixes. It presents a list of sentences where words with prefixes are used incorrectly without hyphens, and the task is to rewrite each sentence by correctly inserting hyphens where they are needed. The exercise includes various prefixes such as ‘self’, ‘all’, ‘anti’, ‘mid’, and ‘cross’, which often require a hyphen when combined with the root word they precede. The aim is to improve the student’s understanding of the nuances of English orthography concerning prefixed words.

The goal of this worksheet is to teach students the rules for hyphenating words with prefixes, which is a common area of confusion in English writing. It encourages students to identify when a hyphen is necessary to maintain clarity in sentences, such as with compound modifiers or to avoid ambiguity. This exercise helps students to recognize patterns in hyphen usage with prefixes and to apply these patterns in their writing. By completing the worksheet, students can enhance their writing skills and punctuation knowledge, which will be beneficial for their language proficiency and academic success.