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Prefixes & Suffixes

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-3G9-ES3N

1.

What does the affix sub- mean in “submarine”?

2.

What does the affix -ness mean in “kindness”?

3.

What does the affix -ment mean in “movement”?

4.

What does the affix inter- mean in “interstate”?

5.

What does the affix mis- mean in “misplace”?

6.

What does the affix anti- mean in “antibiotic”?

7.

What does the affix semi- mean in “semicircle”?

8.

What does the affix dis- mean in “disagree”?

How to use this skill

Grade 2 prefixes & suffixes practice with original, difficulty-matched questions.

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.

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