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A prefix is a word part that is added to the front of a base word to change the
meaning of that word. More than one prefix may mean the same thing.
Examples: dis + approve = disapprove (not approve)
The prefixes dis-, non-, and un- non + toxic = nontoxic (not toxic)
mean “not" or “the opposite of" un + happy = unhappy (not happy)

A. Add the correct prefix to the front of each base word to make a new word.
dis- non- un-
1. zip 6. pleasant

2. honest 7. stop

3. fat 8. respect

4. agree 9.  fair

5. ripe 10.  obey

B.  Use the words you made above to complete each sentence.

1.  Haley knew it was to copy her sister's homework.

2.  Luke could not his jacket.

3.  Claire ate some yogurt before going for a run.

4.  Gloria did not tolerate from anyone.

5.  Phil worked on his project.

6.  Cameron and Mitchell about everything.

7.  Jay had an time at the party.

8.  Manny would never his mother.

9.  Lily ate the banana even though it was still .

10. Alex felt her teacher was being .

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Fill in the charts by adding the prefix to the base word. If the prefix and base
word do not make a real word, put an "X" in the box.
Base word re- mis- un- in-

1. match

2. load

3. take

4. tied

5. cut

6. connect

7. direct

8. shape

Base word dis- pre- out- over-

1. board

2. load

3. take

4. count

5. charge

6. view

7. qualify

8. order

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A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a base word. A suffix usually
changes the meaning of the word.
Examples:
The suffix -able means “able to be" pass + able = passable (able to pass)
The suffix -ment means “the act of" move + ment = movement (the act of
The suffix -ness means “being" moving) kind + ness = kindness (being kind)

Circle the correct suffix to go with each base word. Then use the new word
in a sentence.

1. depend -able -ment -ness Sentence:

2. sad -able -ment -ness Sentence:

3. amaze -able -ment -ness Sentence:

4. manage -able -ment -ness Sentence:

5. soft -able -ment -ness Sentence:

6. accept -able -ment -ness Sentence:

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Sometimes the base word must change when a suffix is added.

Silent “e" Rule: Examples:
When a base word ends with a like + ing = liking
silent “e" and the suffix begins tame + able = tamable
with a vowel, leave the “e" out. wide + est = widest

A. Underline the silent “e" in each base word. Then add the suffix in parentheses
to make a new word. Be sure to apply the silent “e" rule!
1. ride (-ing) 5. ripe (-est)

2.  rate (-ed) 6. joke (-er)

3.  store (-able) 7. state (-ed)

4. fame (-ous) 8. tune (-ing)

B. Underline the silent “e" in each base word. Then add the suffix in parentheses to
make a new word. Remember, you do not need to apply the silent “e" rule if the
suffix begins with a consonant.

1.  slide (-ing) 6.  trade (-able)

2.  pride (-ful) 7.  cute (-ness)
3.  take (-er) 8.  blame (-less)
4.  smoke (-less) 9. state (-ment)
5.  place (-ed) 10. ice (-ing)

C. Write four more silent “e" words that end with the -ing suffix. You may not
use any words from this page.
1. 3.
2. 4.

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A word root is a word or word part that contains the basic meaning of
the word. The meaning can be changed by combining two or more roots
or by adding prefixes and suffixes. Knowing the meaning of roots can
help you understand new words.
Complete each word tree by taking words with the correct roots
from the box. Underline the root in each word.
Words
grow
from roots
a little like
a tree
grows
from roots.

cycl
(circular)

autograph

bicycle

cyclone

graphite

microphone
graph
paragraph (write or draw)

photograph

recycle

symphony

telephone

unicycle
phon
xylophone (sound)

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 Prefixes: dis- non- un-
1. unzip 6. unpleasant
2. dishonest 7. nonstop
3. nonfat 8. disrespect
4. disagree 9. unfair
5. unripe
10. disobey
B.
1. dishonest 6. disagree
2. unzip 7. unpleasant
3. nonfat 8. disobey
4. disrespect 9. unripe
5. nonstop 10. unfair

Add the Prefix

Base word re- mis- un- in-
1. match rematch mismatch x x
2. load reload x unload x
3. take retake mistake x intake
4. tied retied x untied x
5. cut x x uncut x
6.connect reconnect misconnect x x
7. direct redirect misdirect x indirect
8. shape reshape x x x

Base word dis- pre- out- over-

9. board x x outboard overboard
10. load x preload x overload
11. take x x outtake overtake

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 Suffixes: -able -ment -ness
1. dependable 3.  amazement 5.  softness
2. sadness 4.  management 6.  acceptable

(sentences will vary)

Suffixes: Silent "e" Rule

A.
1.  ride riding 5.  ripe ripest
2.  rate rated 6.  joke joker
3.  store storable 7.  state stated
4.  fame famous 8.  tune tuning

B.
1.  slide sliding 6.  trade tradable
2.  pride prideful 7.  cute cuteness
3.  take taker 8.  blame blameless
4.  smoke smokeless 9.  state statement
5.  place placed 10. ice icing

What are Root Words?

cycle: bicycle, cyclone, recycle, unicycle
graph: autograph, graphite, paragraph, photograph
phon: microphone, symphony, telephone, xylophone

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