Grade 3 · Spelling · Affixes
Prefixes & Suffixes worksheet
Grade 3 prefixes & suffixes practice with original, difficulty-matched questions.
Prefixes & Suffixes
Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-3GA-J6KR
1.What does the affix dis- mean in “disagree”?
2.What does the affix mis- mean in “misplace”?
3.What does the affix inter- mean in “interstate”?
4.What does the affix -ment mean in “movement”?
5.What does the affix sub- mean in “submarine”?
6.What does the affix pre- mean in “preview”?
7.What does the affix anti- mean in “antibiotic”?
8.What does the affix -ness mean in “kindness”?
How to use this skill
Grade 3 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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