Grade 1 · Spelling · On Level
Free Prefixes & Suffixes worksheet - version 7
Grade 1 prefixes & suffixes practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Prefixes & Suffixes
Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-7ZJ033-4NEU
1.What does the affix dis- mean in “disagree”?
2.What does the affix mis- mean in “misplace”?
3.What does the affix -ness mean in “kindness”?
4.What does the affix -less mean in “careless”?
5.What does the affix -ment mean in “movement”?
6.What does the affix re- mean in “replay”?
7.What does the affix -ful mean in “helpful”?
8.What does the affix pre- mean in “preview”?
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
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- What does the affix dis- mean in “disagree”?not agree
- What does the affix mis- mean in “misplace”?place incorrectly
- What does the affix -ness mean in “kindness”?the state of being kind
- What does the affix -less mean in “careless”?without care
- What does the affix -ment mean in “movement”?the act or result of moving
- What does the affix re- mean in “replay”?play again
- What does the affix -ful mean in “helpful”?full of help
- What does the affix pre- mean in “preview”?view beforehand
Worked example
Separate the affix from the base, then combine their meanings.
Common mistake
Removing letters that are part of the base word.
Helpful hint
Check that the remaining base is a meaningful word or root.