Using Affixes To Find Word Meanings Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.1.4.B

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Affixes are groups of letter that when added to words change the meaning of the word entirely. In many cases the word is flipped to the opposite of the original meaning. Often affixes are added to roots (of Greek or Latin origin). The new words formed by these additions can affect the complete affect of the word have on the sentences they are placed. These worksheets will help students add a small part to the front and end of words.

Affixes To Define Word Worksheets:

Adding A Prefix: dis- – Finding pictures for this one that worked was pretty tough, but it worked out.

Adding Prefixes and Suffixes: re-, un-, and -ed – We go over the meanings and how to use them to your advantage.

Adding the Suffix -ed – Add the past tense to words all over the place.

Prefix Meaning Match – Using two different writing instruments can make it go a little faster.

Understanding -er and re- as a suffix and prefix – We not only write new words, but tell what they mean too.

Prefix and Suffix Fill Worksheet – Use the following prefixes and suffixes to complete the story.

Adding Prefixes: un-, re-, pre- – Add this series of prefixes to complete the sentences. In some cases it will be a tough choice.

Affix Meanings – Draw a line between the prefix/word on the left to the meaning on the right.

Prefixes in- and un- both mean not – Write a single word with in- or un- to complete each sentence.

Suffixes -s and -es – Suffixes -s and -es both make words plural. -s is added if a word ends in a vowel and -es is added if the word ends in a consonant.

Prefixes de- and re- – Use the prefixes de- and re- in the following sentences. re- means again and de- means the opposite of.

Suffixes -less and -ful – Use the suffixes -less and -ful following sentences. -less means without and -ful means full of.

Meaning Match – Add one of the following prefixes or suffixes to each word and then match it to the correct definition with a line. Each suffix will only be used once.

Meaning Match 2 – Add a prefix or suffix to adjust the meanings of the words to fit each definition.

Form a New Word – More practice for you.

How Do Affixes Help You Find Word Meanings?


All the words that you see in the English language have some sort of roots attached to them. Some words are presented in their basic and raw form. This means that they are complete and unbreakable. They are called the root words. The root words can be used to form more words by adding different suffixes, prefixes, and inflections to them. On the other hand, some words can be broken down into different parts. They contain many smaller words that have different meanings. These smaller words combine together to form a unique word with a unique meaning.


Affixes are such words that are used to create different words out of root words. Affixes are really helpful because they can easily make you guess the meaning of an unknown word. There are tons of words in the English language that are difficult to memorize. However, memorizing all the words is not important at all when you can easily guess the meaning of any word by using affixes.


So, what are affixes? Affixes are words that have a predefined meaning. These words can be added to the root words to make new words from them. You can memorize all the affixes in the English language to help you find the meanings of new words.


Affixes are of two types
1. prefixes
2. suffixes


Prefixes


The affix that is attached to the beginning of a root word is called a prefix. Prefixes give the reader an idea about the meaning of the word. There is a total of fifty prefixes. Here are some examples of prefixes:


anti, bi, dis, ex, inter, pre, tetra, un, uni, etc.


Suffixes


Suffixes are words that come after the root word. They can also change an adjective into a noun or a verb into a noun. Here are some examples:


able, easy, ish, ism, less, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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