Prefix and Suffix Worksheets with Exercises & Answer Key (Free PDF)

In this collection of fun and educational worksheets, learners will explore how adding beginnings and endings to words helps expand vocabulary, improve reading skills, and boost confidence in writing and spelling. Perfect for students of all levels!

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Unlock the magic of word-building with prefixes and suffixes! These powerful word parts can completely change the meaning of a base word—turning kind into unkind or happy into happiness.

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1. Drag and drop the correct prefixes and suffixes into the blank spaces in each sentence.

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2. Write the base word in the middle column. Then, add the correct prefix to create a new word in the left column, and add the correct suffix to create another new word in the right column. Make sure each word is spelled correctly and makes sense.

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Task 1: Read the sentence and circle the correct answer.

Task 2: Use a prefix from the box to create a new word for each base word. Write the new word in a sentence.

Task 3: Use a suffix from the box to create a new word for each base word. Write the new word in a sentence.

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4. Color the prefixes and suffixes using the assigned colors. If there are any words left over, write them down and identify their correct prefix and suffix.

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5. Use the words below to create your own prefix and suffix puzzles.

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6. Add a prefix and a suffix to each word. Then write a sentence using one of the new words to show its meaning.

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Prefix and Suffix Exercises

Exercise 1: Sort the Words

Directions: Read the list of words below. Then sort them into three groups:

• Words with prefixes only
• Words with suffixes only
• Words with both a prefix and a suffix

Word List:

• unhappy
• careful
• misunderstood
• teacher
• replayed
• kindness
• disagree
• preheated
• hopeless
• unkindness

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Exercise 2: Complete the Word

Directions: Complete each word by adding the correct prefix or suffix from the word bank below. Write the full word in the blank.

Word Bank:
Prefixes: un-, re-, mis-, dis-, pre-
Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ness, -ment, -er

Incomplete Words:

1. ____happy
2. care____
3. enjoy____
4. ____write
5. teach____
6. move____
7. ____agree
8. help____
9. ____heat
10. kind____

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Exercise 3: Correct the Mistake

Direction: Each sentence contains a word with an incorrect prefix or suffix. Find the mistake and rewrite the sentence correctly.

1. She was very unrespectful to her classmates.
2. I need to prewriteing my story for class.
3. The dog was barkingfull all night long.
4. He is a great teachor and very patient.
5. They had a strong disagreeful during the meeting.
6. It’s impossibleless to solve that puzzle.
7. We need to recleaned the kitchen before guests arrive.
8. The child’s happinessness was clear on his face.

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Exercise 4: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct prefix or suffix to complete each word or sentence. Circle A, B, or C.

1. She was very ___kind to the new student.
   A) un B) re C) mis
2. He is a great teach___.
   A) -ful B) -ment C) -er
3. We had to ___heat the leftovers.
   A) pre B) re C) dis
4. The cat looked so hope___.
   A) -er B) -less C) -ful
5. They had a big argue___.
   A) -ness B) -ment C) -ion
6. I ___understood the instructions and did the wrong thing.
   A) re B) mis C) un
7. Her kind___ made everyone feel welcome.
   A) -ful B) -ness C) -ment
8. He was ___able to complete the task.
   A) dis B) un C) mis

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