Review Mixed Prefixes and Suffixes: Grade 6 Printable Worksheet
Grade 6 English Grammar Worksheet: Mixed Prefix & Suffix Review [With Examples]
Reviewing prefixes and suffixes is essential for strengthening vocabulary and improving grammar skills. For Grade 6 students, this worksheet offers a comprehensive review of both prefixes and suffixes, challenging students to apply what they've learned to form new words. Mastering this concept will not only improve writing but also enhance reading comprehension.
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What is the topic?
This worksheet provides a review of prefixes and suffixes. It focuses on how these elements combine with base words to create new words, helping students understand how they affect meaning.
What's in this worksheet?
1. A mixed review of prefixes and suffixes.
2. Exercises to apply prefixes and suffixes to base words.
3. Practical examples to reinforce understanding.
4. Designed to strengthen vocabulary and support exam preparation.
Definitions, Examples, Techniques, and Tips:
• Definitions:
- Prefixes: Modifiers added to the beginning of words (e.g., "re-" in "rewrite").
- Suffixes: Modifiers added to the end of words (e.g., "-able" in "comfortable").
• Examples:
- Prefix: "Un-" + "known" = "Unknown."
- Suffix: "Care" + "-less" = "Careless."
• Tips:
- Look at both the prefix and suffix to understand how they change the meaning of the word.
- Try using different prefixes and suffixes to create new words.
Why is it important to learn this?
A strong understanding of prefixes and suffixes allows students to easily determine the meaning of new words. This knowledge is essential for reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary enhancement.
Where will this knowledge help you?
• Exams: Prefixes and suffixes are often tested in spelling, vocabulary, and grammar exams.
• Writing tasks: Students can write more varied and sophisticated sentences with the use of prefixes and suffixes.
• Class participation: Understanding how to use prefixes and suffixes enables students to answer questions clearly and confidently.
How to use this worksheet?
1. Review the examples of prefixes and suffixes in the exercises.
2. Practice adding them to base words to create new words.
3. Check your answers to ensure the word fits the context of the sentence.
4. Regular practice will help improve your ability to use prefixes and suffixes correctly.
Important Tips and Tricks:
1. Pay attention to how the prefix or suffix affects the meaning of the word.
2. Use these prefixes and suffixes in your own sentences to reinforce their meanings.
3. Keep practicing with new words to improve your understanding of prefixes and suffixes.
Complete Answer Key:
Exercise 1 – Match Words to Base Words
1. unhappiness → happy
2. reusable → use
3. impossible → possible
4. darkness → dark
5. enjoyment → enjoy
6. interaction → act
7. uncomfortable → comfort
8. illegible → legible
9. preview → view
10. collection → collect
Exercise 2 – Sort the Words
Prefix Added: unkind, reread, disobey, misplace, rebuild, disrespectful, unfair, useless, rewrite
Suffix Added: darkness, careless, sadness, playful, hopeful, thankful
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
1. unreadable
2. postgraduate
3. unanswerable
4. preshow
5. uncomfortable
6. inter-school
7. incomplete
8. unusable
9. interaction
10. uncomfortable
Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions
1. d) unkindly
2. c) darkness
3. a) misplace
4. b) disobedient
5. c) sadness
6. d) reread
7. c) disconnected
8. a) untie
9. d) return
10. b) unhappy
Exercise 5 – Rewritten Sentences
1. Anjali said the instruction was completely unreadable by students.
2. Rahul joined an inter-school cricket match last week.
3. Diya found the broken chair totally unusable in the classroom.
4. Pooja became a postgraduate student at the Delhi university.
5. Arjun sat on a very uncomfortable seat on the long school trip.
6. Neha said the paragraph was very unreadable for Grade 6.
7. Kartik said the damaged road was very impassable to drive on.
8. The group's interaction was key to completing the task.
9. Rohan described the old text on the board as very illegible.
10. Anjali said the work could not be completed in one night.
Reviewing prefixes and suffixes helps solidify your understanding of how words are formed. With continued practice, you’ll soon find it easier to use prefixes and suffixes in your writing and reading. Keep practicing with these worksheets, and you’ll be a master of word formation in no time.
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