Grade 3 · Spelling · Challenge
Free Prefixes & Suffixes worksheet - version 20
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 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1NTSKK-XPXO
1.What does the affix trans- mean in “transport”?
2.What does the affix multi- mean in “multicultural”?
3.What does the affix de- mean in “decomposition”?
4.What does the affix mis- mean in “misplace”?
5.What does the affix inter- mean in “interstate”?
6.What does the affix sub- mean in “submarine”?
7.What does the affix anti- mean in “antibiotic”?
8.What does the affix semi- mean in “semicircle”?
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.
Show answers for version 20
- What does the affix trans- mean in “transport”?carry across
- What does the affix multi- mean in “multicultural”?involving many cultures
- What does the affix de- mean in “decomposition”?the process of breaking down
- What does the affix mis- mean in “misplace”?place incorrectly
- What does the affix inter- mean in “interstate”?between states
- What does the affix sub- mean in “submarine”?under the sea
- What does the affix anti- mean in “antibiotic”?against biological infection
- What does the affix semi- mean in “semicircle”?half a circle
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.