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Prefix/Suffix

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Unknown

What prefix or suffix is in this word?

a)

Non-

b)

Un-

c)

Ir-

d)

wn-

2.

What does the word breakable mean

(a)  

3.

Exit

The prefix Ex- in this word means

HINT: more than one answer

a)

out

b)

outside of

c)

full of

d)

not

4.

Match the word to meaning

Nonsense

Not legal

Prefix

Does not make sense

Suffix

Syllable placed before a word

Illegal

Syllable placed at the end of a word

5.

Impossible

What does this word mean

a)

Very important

b)

Very possible

c)

Full of possibility

d)

Not possible

6.

What meaning do all of these prefixes have in common

Un-, Non-, Im-, Il-, In-, Ir-

a)

Not

b)

Able to be

c)

Lack of

d)

State of being

7.

​ (a)   + base word + ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
suffix
prefix
syllable
8.

Being careless means to have a lack of

(a)  

9.

Create a word with a suffix -ness and has a meaning of being happy

(a)  

10.

Find the prefix that does NOT mean not

HINT: one answer

a)

Im-

b)

Un-

c)

Ex-

d)

-ful

11.

Match the meaning to the word

Discussion

To share information (noun)

Scientist

Being fast

Reasonable

A person who studies science

Fearless

Lacking of fear

Quickly

Able to have reason

12.

What suffix best fits this base word? Love (a)   ​ ​

Choose from the below words
ly
ful
ness
13.

Write a word using a prefix or suffix we learned about today

4 lines
14.

Do prefixes/suffixes make sense?

a)

yes I could explain it to my friend

b)

no I feel lost

c)

A little bit, I may have a question (s)

15.

Which base word + suffix does not make sense?

a)

Spotless

b)

Extend

c)

Sadful

d)

Nonfiction

16.

Irreplaceable

Identify any prefix and suffix

HINT: more than one answer

a)

Ir-

b)

-able

c)

-place

d)

non-