Worksheet on Prefixes & Suffixes
English
Grade 8
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A worksheet covering Prefixes & Suffixes - Word Building for Grade 8 students.
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Worksheet on Prefixes & Suffixes
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Introduction to Prefixes & Suffixes
Prefixes and suffixes are added to root words to change their meanings or grammatical functions. For example, the prefix 'un-' can indicate 'not' or 'opposite of,' as in 'unknown.' Similarly, the suffix '-ful' adds the sense of 'full of,' as in 'hopeful.' Understanding these word parts helps us expand our vocabulary and decipher unfamiliar words more easily. Many English words are formed by combining prefixes and suffixes with root words, creating new words with distinct meanings.
1.
What is the main purpose of adding prefixes and suffixes to root words?
[2 marks]2.
Give an example of a prefix that indicates 'not' and a suffix that means 'full of.'
[2 marks]3.
Identify the root word in the following: 'hopeful.'
[1 mark]4.
True or False: Adding prefixes and suffixes can only change the spelling of a word, not its meaning.
[1 mark]Aa) True
Bb) False
5.
Select the correct word that means 'not happy' from the options below.
[1 mark]Aa) Happy
Bb) Unhappy
Cc) Happiness
Dd) Happiest
6.
Analyze the word 'careless.' What is the root word, and what does the suffix '-less' signify?
[3 marks]7.
Create three new words by adding prefixes or suffixes to the root word 'act.'
8.
Explain how adding the prefix 'dis-' alters the meaning of the word 'agree.'
[2 marks]9.
Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness' and explain its function.
[2 marks]10.
Compose a short paragraph (about 150 words) discussing how prefixes and suffixes help us understand unfamiliar words. Include examples.
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- 1/1/2026
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