Mastering Prefixes and Suffixes - Year 5

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Year 5, Grade 4, KS2
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A comprehensive grammar worksheet covering Prefixes and Suffixes for Year 5 students.

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Mastering Prefixes and Suffixes - Year 5

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Grade Year 5
A

Learning Objective

By the end of this worksheet, you will be able to identify and use Prefixes and Suffixes correctly in your writing.
B

Quick Explanation

Prefixes are added to the beginning of words, and Suffixes are added to the end. For example, 'un-' in 'undo' (prefix) and '-ful' in 'joyful' (suffix).
C

Section A: Recognition

Identify the Prefixes and Suffixes in these sentences. Circle them as you find them.
1.
The unhappy child found a joyful puppy.
[1 mark]
Aun-
B-ful
Chappy
Dchild
2.
She is a care-free spirit who loves to play.
[1 mark]
Acare-
B-free
Cspirit
Dplay
3.
The children were excited to see the new playground.
[1 mark]
Aexcite
B-ed
Cplay
Dground
D

Section B: Application

Apply your knowledge of Prefixes and Suffixes. Fill in the blanks or choose the correct form.
1.
The teacher was ___ (happy) with the students' progress.
[1 mark]
2.
Choose the correct form: The ___ (help) boy did his homework.
[1 mark]
3.
Rewrite the sentence correcting the error: 'She was unkind to her friends.'
[2 marks]
4.
The ___ (care) driver slowed down at the crossing.
[1 mark]
E

Section C: Creation

Create your own examples using Prefixes and Suffixes. You can improve or rewrite sentences as well.
1.
Write a sentence using a prefix.
[2 marks]
2.
Write a sentence using a suffix.
[2 marks]
3.
Improve the sentence: 'He is sad.'
[2 marks]
F

Section D: Challenge

Test your skills with these harder questions. Read carefully and apply your knowledge.
1.
Find and correct all errors in this paragraph: 'The uncareful driver made a mistake. He didn't see the exiting pedestrian.'
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the rule about Prefixes and Suffixes in your own words.
[3 marks]

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Created
12/30/2025
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12/30/2025
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