Understanding Hyphens: Prefixes
English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet designed to analyse and annotate the use of hyphens in prefixes within various texts, promoting critical understanding of their application.
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Understanding Hyphens: Prefixes
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Introduction to Hyphens and Prefixes
In the English language, hyphens are often employed to connect prefixes to root words, especially when clarity is needed or to avoid ambiguity. For example, in words like 're-enter' or 'co-ordinate', hyphens ensure the intended meaning is clear. Not all prefixes require hyphens, but there are rules and conventions that guide their use. Understanding when and why hyphens are used with prefixes can improve both writing precision and comprehension.
1.
Identify three examples of hyphenated words with prefixes in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
Explain why hyphens are used in words like 're-enter' and 'co-ordinate'.
[3 marks]B
Analyzing Hyphen Usage in Context
Examine the following sentences and annotate where hyphens with prefixes are used correctly or incorrectly.
1.
Identify which sentences contain correct hyphenation with prefixes and explain your reasoning.
[4 marks]2.
Choose the correct hyphenation for the word in the sentence: 'We need a re __ evaluate the process.'
[1 mark]Aa) re-evaluate
Bb) re evaluate
Cc) reevaluate
Dd) reevaluate
C
Creative Analysis and Annotation
Read the poetic extract below and annotate any words that contain hyphens with prefixes. Then, identify the effect of hyphenation in these words.
1.
List all hyphenated words with prefixes in the extract.
[2 marks]2.
Analyse how hyphenation in these words affects their meaning and clarity.
[4 marks]D
Application: Correct Hyphenation Practice
Rewrite the following sentences, correcting any hyphenation errors with prefixes.
1.
Rewrite sentence 1 with correct hyphenation.
[2 marks]2.
Rewrite sentence 2 with correct hyphenation.
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- 1/1/2026
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