Adding Prefixes And Suffixes

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to practice the application of prefixes and suffixes to base words, known as affixes, to create new words. It lists a series of root words in the middle column and provides blank spaces for students to add an appropriate prefix in the first column and a suffix in the last column. The exercise is not about merely adding any affix but choosing those that make sense with the root word to form commonly used words. The activity thus focuses on the morphological aspect of word formation.

The worksheet aims to enhance students’ vocabulary by teaching them how to effectively use prefixes and suffixes to alter the meaning of root words. It guides students to understand how the addition of these affixes can change the grammatical function or the meaning of the original word. This practice helps in building a more robust vocabulary and aids in the development of word analysis skills. By completing this worksheet, students will be able to construct and deconstruct words, gaining insight into the flexibility and complexity of English language word construction.