Grade 3 · Spelling · Building Confidence
Free Prefixes & Suffixes worksheet - version 16
Grade 3 prefixes & suffixes practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Prefixes & Suffixes
Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-D7727B-10IG
1.What does the affix inter- mean in “interstate”?
2.What does the affix pre- mean in “preview”?
3.What does the affix semi- mean in “semicircle”?
4.What does the affix -ness mean in “kindness”?
5.What does the affix dis- mean in “disagree”?
6.What does the affix -ment mean in “movement”?
7.What does the affix sub- mean in “submarine”?
8.What does the affix anti- mean in “antibiotic”?
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 inter- mean in “interstate”?between states
- What does the affix pre- mean in “preview”?view beforehand
- What does the affix semi- mean in “semicircle”?half a circle
- What does the affix -ness mean in “kindness”?the state of being kind
- What does the affix dis- mean in “disagree”?not agree
- What does the affix -ment mean in “movement”?the act or result of moving
- What does the affix sub- mean in “submarine”?under the sea
- What does the affix anti- mean in “antibiotic”?against biological infection
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.