NEW
Font size
WorksheetsRoots & Affixes 1st Quarter
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the root tele mean in the sentence below?
I called my mom on the telephone to tell her about my day.
What does the root auto mean in the sentence below?
Once the plane reached 30,000 feet, the captain put it on autopilot.
What does the root bio mean in the following sentence.
I love reading biographies about all the former presidents.
What does the root graph/gram mean in the sentence below?
Kara's teacher asked her to write a paragraph about what it means to be caring.
What does the root hydro/hydra mean in the following sentence.
The fire hydrant gushed water after the car ran into it.
What does the root chron mean in the sentence below?
After reading the story Chrysanthemum, I put all the events from the story in chronological order.
What does the root word tra/tran mean in the sentence below?
Becky loved that one of her family's traditions was to go on a birthday scavenger hunt.
To communicate or exchange information
To move or transport from one place to another
To transform or change completely
To travel or explore different locations
What does the root struct mean in the sentence below?
Matthew was constructing a huge tower of Legos.
To deconstruct or take apart
To design or plan
To build or assemble
To organize or arrange
What does the root word path mean in the sentence below?
Bridgett had empathy for her friend, she knew exactly what it felt like to break a leg and have to use crutches.
To experience or undergo
To feel or sense
To sympathize
To walk or move
What does the root word mem mean in the sentence below?
Mary had a great memory. She knew all the birthdays of everyone in her extended family.
To remember
To forget
To memorize
To remind
Philip was feeling antisocial. Even though he has been invited to go to the movie with his friends, he just wanted to stay home by himself. What does the affix anti mean in this sentence?
Johnny's art skills are laughable. He can barely draw a stick figure and has no idea how to paint or draw. He hates going to art and rarely completes a project. What does the affix -able mean in this sentence?
Mr. Jones will deduct points on your test if you forget to put your name and date on the top. What does the affix de- mean in this sentence?
Peggy grabbed a handful of chips every time she walked past the pantry. She didn't realize that she had eaten an entire bag by herself in just three days. What does the affix -ful mean in this sentence?
After I saw the preview for the new Avengers movie, I was so excited for the new movie to come out. What does the affix pre- mean in this sentence?
William was exhausted after a sleepless night. The neighbor's dog had kept him up all night barking. What does the affix -less mean in this sentence?
Kathy's socks were so smelly. She wore the same pair of socks for an entire week of track practice. By the end of the week, the stench was so strong, no one wanted to get near her. What does the affix -ly mean in this sentence?
Sammy didn't bother washing the spaghetti pot. He left it submersed in water so it would be easier to clean in the morning. What does the affix sub- mean in this sentence?
David hired a builder to build his new house. He wanted someone who had experience working in construction and building houses. What does the affix -er mean in this sentence?
After eating an entire pizza by himself, Owen felt so full and had a horrible stomach ache. What does the affix -ing mean in this sentence?
