Prefixes-Suffixes-and-Roots - With Answer Keys

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Blaney

Resource for grades 3–6+ focused on building vocabulary through prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Includes explanations of prefix meanings, suffix meaning and selection practice, and the “silent e” spelling rule when adding vowel-starting suffixes. Worksheets provide guided exercises such as adding correct prefixes to base words, completing sentences using newly formed words, choosing the correct suffixes, and applying spelling rules to produce correct derived words. Answer keys support checking and independent review.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages9

Reading Time23 min

AccessFree to download

Prefixes

Add the correct prefix and complete sentences

Prefix Charts

Add prefixes to base words and indicate non-words with X

Suffixes

Choose the correct suffix and use the new word in a sentence

Silent "e" Rule

Add suffixes while applying spelling changes

Word Roots

Build word trees using roots from a word bank

Grades 3-6+ With Answer Keys! Font and Image Credits Thank you so very much for downloading this resource! If you are happy with these printables, you can the whole set of 40 Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots Printables with answer keys. Here are some more great resources: The best way to stay updated on new products and sales is to follow me on TpT. Copyright This resource was created by Rachel LyneOe, copyright 2012. It may be printed and photocopied by the original purchaser for single classroom and personal use only and may not be put on the internet, sold, or distributed in any form. If you would like to share it with your colleagues, please purchase mul7ple licenses from the product page on Teachers Pay Teachers. Updated December 2014 Name Date | 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:
The prefixes dis-, non-, and unmean “not" or “the opposite of" | dis + approve = disapprove (not approve) non + toxic = nontoxic (not toxic)
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](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 . Created by Rachel Lynette ©2011-2015 all rights reserved [http://www.rachel-lynette.com](http://www.rachel-lynette.com) Name Date 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](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 | | | | | Created by Rachel Lynette ©2011-2015 all rights reserved [http://www.rachel-lynette.com](http://www.rachel-lynette.com) Name Date 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"The suffix -ment means “the act of"The suffix -ness means “being" pass + able = passable (able to pass) move + ment = movement (the act of 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: | Created by Rachel Lynette ©2011-2015 all rights reserved [http://www.rachel-lynette.com](http://www.rachel-lynette.com) Name Date | Sometimes the base word must change when a suffix is added. | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Silent “e" Rule:
When a base word ends with a silent “e" and the suffix begins with a vowel, leave the “e" out. | Examples:
like + ing = liking ta

FAQs

What is the difference between a prefix, suffix, and word root?

A prefix is added to the front of a base word to change meaning. A suffix is added to the end of a base word to change meaning. A word root contains the basic meaning of the word.

How do you apply the silent "e" rule when adding a suffix?

When a base word ends with a silent “e” and the suffix begins with a vowel, leave the “e” out before adding the suffix.

What should you do if a prefix and base word do not form a real word?

If the prefix and base word do not make a real word, put an “X” in the box for that entry.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Blaney