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If you are happy with these printables, you can the whole set of 40 Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots Printables with answer keys.  \nHere are some more great resources:  \nThe best way to stay updated on new products and sales is to follow me on TpT.  \nCopyright  \nThis 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  \nName  Date   \n| 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. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Examples:\u003Cbr>The prefixes dis-, non-, and unmean “not\" or “the opposite of\" | dis + approve = disapprove (not approve) non + toxic = nontoxic (not toxic)\u003Cbr>un + happy = unhappy (not happy)\u003Cbr>|\n\nA. Add the correct prefix to the front of each base word to make a new word.  \ndis- non- un-  \n[1. zip](1. zip)   6. pleasant    \n2. honest   7. stop    \n3. fat   8. respect    \n4. agree   9. fair    \n5. ripe   10. obey    \nB. Use the words you made above to complete each sentence.  \n1. Haley knew it was  to copy her sister's homework.  \n2. Luke could not   his jacket.  \n3. Claire ate some   yogurt before going for a run.  \n4. Gloria did not tolerate   from anyone.  \n5. Phil worked   on his project.  \n6. Cameron and Mitchell  about everything.  \n7. Jay had an  time at the party.  \n8. Manny would never   his mother.  \n9. Lily ate the banana even though it was still  .  \n10. Alex felt her teacher was being   .  \nCreated by Rachel Lynette ©2011-2015 all rights reserved [http://www.rachel-lynette.com](http://www.rachel-lynette.com)  \nName  Date   \nFill 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.  \n\n| Base word | re- | mis- | un- | in- |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. match |  |  |  |  |\n| 2. load |  |  |  |  |\n| 3. take |  |  |  |  |\n| 4. tied |  |  |  |  |\n| 5. cut |  |  |  |  |\n| 6. connect |  |  |  |  |\n| [7. direct](7. direct) |  |  |  |  |\n| 8. shape |  |  |  |  |\n\n\n| Base word | dis- | pre- | out- | over- |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. board |  |  |  |  |\n| 2. load |  |  |  |  |\n| 3. take |  |  |  |  |\n| 4. count |  |  |  |  |\n| 5. charge |  |  |  |  |\n| 6. view |  |  |  |  |\n| 7. qualify |  |  |  |  |\n| 8. order |  |  |  |  |\n\nCreated by Rachel Lynette ©2011-2015 all rights reserved [http://www.rachel-lynette.com](http://www.rachel-lynette.com)  \nName  Date   \nA suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a base word. A suffix usually  \nchanges the meaning of the word. Examples:  \nThe suffix -able means “able to be\"The suffix -ment means “the act of\"The suffix -ness means “being\"  \npass + able = passable (able to pass) move + ment = movement (the act of moving ) kind + ness = kindness (being kind)  \nCircle the correct suffix to go with each base word. Then use the new word in a sentence.  \n1. depend -able -ment -ness Sentence:    \n\n| 2. | sad | -able | -ment | -ness | Sentence:   |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 3. | amaze | -able | -ment | -ness | Sentence:   |\n| 4. | manage | -able | -ment | -ness | Sentence:   |\n| 5. | soft | -able | -ment | -ness | Sentence:   |\n| 6. | accept | -able | -ment | -ness | Sentence:   |\n\nCreated by Rachel Lynette ©2011-2015 all rights reserved [http://www.rachel-lynette.com](http://www.rachel-lynette.com)  \nName  Date   \n| Sometimes the base word must change when a suffix is added. |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Silent “e\" Rule:\u003Cbr>When a base word ends with a silent “e\" and the suffix begins with a vowel, leave the “e\" out. | Examples:\u003Cbr>like + ing = liking ta","cbCaihPardaDjYXR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihPardaDjYXR","pdf",16570242,"English","# Prefixes\n## Add the correct prefix and complete sentences\n# Prefix Charts\n## Add prefixes to base words and indicate non-words with X\n# Suffixes\n## Choose the correct suffix and use the new word in a sentence\n# Silent \"e\" Rule\n## Add suffixes while applying spelling changes\n# Word Roots\n## Build word trees using roots from a word bank","[{\"question\":\"What is the difference between a prefix, suffix, and word root?\",\"answer\":\"A prefix is added to the front of a base word to change meaning. 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