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WorksheetsRoot/base words, Prefixes, Suffixes
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
What is a root?
base of a word
beginning part of a word
end part of a word
What is a prefix?
base of a word
beginning part of a word
the end part of a word
What is a suffix?
the base of a word
the beginning part of a word
the end part of a word
What happens to a word when a prefix is added?
the spelling changes
the word and meaning changes
it turns into a different language
PRE-
during
after
before
later
-LOGY, -OLOGY
learn
write
the study of
able to be
Why is it important to know about roots, prefixes, and suffixes?
They help you understand words.
They help you figure out words you don't know.
They help you learn new vocabulary.
What is the base word of unbelievable?
un
be
believe
able
What is the base word in unstoppable?
un
stop
able
How do you split the following word up into prefix / root / suffix? (unthinkable)
unthink / able
un / think / able
un / thinka / ble
How do you split the following word up into prefix / root / suffix? (prewriting)
pre / writ / ing
prewrit / ing
prewrite / ing
The magic tricks he performed were unbelievable.
His good deed did not go unnoticed.
Luckily, the stained sweater is (able to be washed).
washless
washfull
washable
Choose the best meaning for the underlined word in the sentence below.
The squirrels in the backyard are harmless.
Without harm
full of harm
will cause harm
