Word Parts Practice

The subterranean landscape of the cave looked very strange to us.

Look at the underlined word. What is the meaning of the bold prefix?

• under

• above

• beside

• between

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Her behavior during the emergency was irrational and dangerous.

Look at the underlined word. What is the meaning of the bold prefix?

• again

• across

• before

• not

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The program we were watching on the television was prerecorded, so we already knew who would win the game.

Look at the underlined word. What is the meaning of the bold prefix?

• with

• near

• after

• before

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

At the end of the second grading period, Terry's midyear grades earned her honor roll status.

Look at the underlined word. What is the meaning of the bold prefix.

• without

• middle

• outside

• above

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The savage lion continued to slash and tear at the gazelle until it was lifeless.

Look at the underlined word. What is the meaning of the bold suffix?

• full of

• without

• able to be

• characteristic of, like

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

My teacher didn't mark me tardy to class because the excuse I gave her was believable.

Look at the underlined word. What is the meaning of the bold suffix?

• someone who

• capable of

• made of

• able to be

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

We were amazed at how well the violinist played the piece of music!

Look at the underlined word. What is the meaning of the bold suffix?

• the state of being

• without

• full of

• someone who

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The bride and groom were filled with happiness on their wedding day.

Look at the underlined word. What is the meaning of the bold suffix?

• made of

• the state of being

• the study of

• in the manner that is

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A