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Prefixes, Suffixes, and Base Words
Use prefixes and suffixes to determine changes in base-word meaning in 12 problems with an answer key. Free printable PDF for Grade 4.
12 problems · Standards: L.4.4b · Difficulty: medium
✅ Answer key included · ✅ Free for home & classroom use
Highlights
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Subject
- Reading & Writing
- Pages
- 2 · worksheet + answer key
- Answer key
- ✅ Included
- Class time
- about 15 min
What's inside
- 1. What is the base word in UNHAPPY? What does the prefix UN- mean?
- 2. What is the base word in TEACHER? What does the suffix -ER mean?
- 3. What is the base word in REPLAY? What does the prefix RE- mean?
- 4. What is the base word in CAREFUL? What does the suffix -FUL mean?
- 5. What is the base word in PREWASH? What does the prefix PRE- mean?
- 6. What is the base word in CLOUDLESS? What does the suffix -LESS mean?
Showing 6 of 12 problems. The free PDF includes every problem plus the full answer key.
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The free PDF includes all 2 pages — every problem plus the full answer key.
What’s included
- 12 problems across 2 pages (worksheet + answer key)
- Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
- Standards: L.4.4b
- Skill: Using true prefixes and suffixes to determine how an affix changes a base word's meaning
- Suggested use: literacy centers, homework, reading groups, or sub plans
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