Prefix and Suffix Comprehension Worksheet

What is a prefix?

• A complete word on its own.

• A type of sentence.

• A group of letters added to the front of a word.

• A group of letters added to the end of a word.

What does the prefix "re-" mean?

• Again

• Without

• Not

• Before

According to the passage, why is it helpful to learn about prefixes and suffixes?

• It only helps with spelling.

• It makes reading more difficult.

• It is not important for understanding words.

• It can help you understand many new words.

According to the passage, where is a prefix added to a word?

• In the middle

• To the end

• To the front

• Around the word

What does the suffix "-less" mean, as described in the passage?

• Again

• Without

• Full of

• Before

According to the passage, what can prefixes and suffixes help you do?

• Cook better

• Draw pictures

• Understand new words

• Run faster

What does the prefix "un-" mean, as described in the passage?

• Not

• Before

• Again

• Full of

According to the passage, what is the suffix "-ful" mean?

• Full of

• Before

• Without

• Not

Which of the following is an example of a word with a prefix?

• Unhappy

• Colorful

• Happiness

• Careless

What is the main purpose of adding a suffix to a word?

• To change its meaning or part of speech

• To make it longer

• To remove letters

• To add a prefix