WorksheetsPrefixes-mis, non, and un
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the base word of nonsense?
non
sense
se
nons
Which words use mis- in the same way it is used in the word mistreat? Choose all the correct answers.
misbehave
misspell
missing
mister
misprint
Which words use non- in the same way it is used in the word nonliving? Choose all the correct answers.
nonfiction
nonstop
none
noone
nonfat
What is the base word of uncertain?
certain
un
tain
cert
Which words use un- in the same way it is used in the word uncommon? Choose all the correct answers.
uncle
uncover
under
unaware
unbroken
What is the meaning of the prefix un- as it is used in the word unlock?
again
opposite of
before
wrongly
What is the meaning of the prefix non- as it is used in the word nonstop?
wrongly
again
without
after
What is the meaning of the prefix mis- as it is used in the word mistreat?
again
before
wrongly
not
What is the base word of misplace?
ce
place
mis
ace
What are three important things to know about a prefix?
It is found at the end of a base word.
It is found at the front of a base word.
It is a word.
It changes the meaning of the word.
It is a word part that is added to a base word.
The ___________, or base, is the word you can add a prefix or a suffix onto.
prefix
suffix
root
stem
Which prefix would complete the word in the sentence?
The girl _____treated her friend at recess by telling her she would not play with her.
re
non
mis
un
