Word Formation Practice with Prefixes and Suffixes – Grade 7
Word Building Skills with This Grade 7 English Grammar Worksheet on Prefix and Suffix Word Formation
Learning how words are formed can make English easier, more interesting, and more enjoyable. In this Grade 7 English grammar worksheet on Prefix and Suffix Word Formation, students practice changing words by adding prefixes and suffixes to create new meanings. Through matching activities, multiple-choice questions, sorting exercises, sentence correction tasks, and sentence writing activities, learners strengthen their vocabulary and improve their understanding of word formation patterns. Regular practice with prefixes and suffixes helps students read, write, and communicate more effectively while expanding their word knowledge.
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What Is the Topic?
Prefix and Suffix Word Formation is the process of creating new words by adding prefixes at the beginning of a word or suffixes at the end of a word. This worksheet helps Grade 7 students understand how words change meaning and form when prefixes and suffixes are added.
Students learn to:
• Match base words with suitable prefixes and suffixes
• Identify correctly formed words
• Sort words according to prefixes and suffixes
• Correct word formation errors in sentences
• Use formed words in meaningful sentences
The activities focus on recognizing common word patterns and using them correctly in context.
What’s in This Worksheet?
1. Match the following activity where students connect words with the correct prefixes or suffixes.
2. Multiple-choice questions that test understanding of correctly formed words.
3. A sorting exercise where students identify prefix and suffix words from a given word bank.
4. Sentence rewriting tasks that require correcting prefix and suffix mistakes.
5. Sentence writing activities using given words.
6. Vocabulary-building practice through meaningful word formation exercises.
7. Application-based questions that encourage students to use words correctly in sentences.
8. Structured practice that supports grammar learning and exam preparation.
Definitions, Examples, Techniques, and Tips
Definitions
• Prefix: A word part added before a base word.
• Suffix: A word part added after a base word.
• Word Formation: Creating new words by adding prefixes or suffixes.
Examples From the Worksheet
• honest → dishonest
• believe → unbelievable
• care → careless
• quick → quickly
• read → reread
• build → rebuild
• kind → kindness
• joy → joyful
Techniques
• Look at the meaning of the original word before adding a prefix or suffix.
• Identify whether the new word needs a change in meaning or form.
• Check if the completed word fits correctly within the sentence.
• Practice recognizing common prefixes and suffixes used repeatedly in exercises.
Quick Learning Tips
• Read each word carefully before choosing a prefix or suffix.
• Eliminate options that do not form meaningful words.
• Check spelling after adding prefixes or suffixes.
• Read the entire sentence to ensure the formed word makes sense.
Why Is It Important to Learn This?
Learning prefix and suffix word formation helps students understand how words are built and how meanings change. It improves vocabulary development and allows students to understand unfamiliar words more easily. Strong word formation skills also support better reading comprehension, clearer writing, and more accurate speaking.
Students who understand prefixes and suffixes can recognize patterns in language and use a wider range of vocabulary in school assignments and everyday communication.
Where Will This Knowledge Help You?
• School grammar tests and examinations
• Reading passages and comprehension exercises
• Creative writing and paragraph writing
• Vocabulary development activities
• Classroom discussions and presentations
• Daily spoken and written communication
• Understanding new and unfamiliar words
How to Use This Worksheet?
1. Read every instruction carefully before attempting a question.
2. Complete the matching activity by identifying the correct prefix or suffix for each word.
3. Answer the multiple-choice questions independently before checking solutions.
4. Sort the given words into prefix and suffix categories.
5. Rewrite each sentence by correcting the word formation errors.
6. Write meaningful sentences using the given words.
7. Compare your responses carefully with the answer key.
8. The solutions follow the exact worksheet order, making it easier to review each answer step by step.
9. Correct mistakes and practise similar words regularly to improve vocabulary.
Important Tips and Tricks
1. Pay attention to whether the word needs a prefix or a suffix.
2. Avoid adding unnecessary prefixes or suffixes that create incorrect words.
3. Read all answer choices before selecting an option in multiple-choice questions.
4. Check spelling carefully after adding word parts.
5. When correcting sentences, replace incorrect formations with meaningful words.
6. In sentence-writing activities, ensure the given word is used correctly and naturally.
7. Practise commonly used word formations regularly.
8. Review mistakes and learn the correct forms for future exercises.
Complete Answer Key
Exercise:1
Match the words in Column A with words in Column B with a correct prefix or suffix.
1. honest – dis-
dishonest
2. believe – un-
unbelievable
3. complete – in-
incomplete
4. care – -less
careless
5. appear – re-
reappear
6. read – re-
reread
7. happy – un-
unhappy
8. proper – im-
improper
9. quick – -ly
quickly
10. agree – dis-
disagree
Exercise: 2
1. Which word means "to appear again"?
b. reappear
2. What is the correct word for "not complete"?
c. incomplete
3. Which word means "in a hopeful way"?
c. hopefully
4. What means "without success"?
b. unsuccessful
5. Choose the correct word for "not able to believe"?
a. unbelievable
6. What is the word for "do again"?
a. redo
7. Which word means "not polite"?
b. impolite
8. What means "full of joy"?
b. joyful
Exercise: 3
PREFIX
1. rewrite
2. unseen
3. disown
4. disable
5. rebuild
6. misread
SUFFIX
1. quickly
2. homeless
3. teacher
4. actor
5. kindness
6. joyful
Exercise:4
Rewrite each sentence to correct the prefix or suffix error.
1. He is an impolite student.
2. She was dishonest about it.
3. He repainted the wall.
4. The unkind answer hurt me.
5. She walked in noisily.
6. He helped me yesterday.
7. The dog was barking all day.
8. We needed to rebuild the shelter.
9. She acted in a disgraceful way.
10. The room was dark and scary.
Exercise:5
Write a meaningful sentence on the words given below.
1. unfriendly
The unfriendly neighbour never greeted anyone.
2. replacement
We bought a replacement for the broken chair.
3. discomfort
The tight shoes caused discomfort while walking.
4. misunderstand
Please do not misunderstand my words.
5. teacher
My teacher explained the lesson clearly.
This Grade 7 English grammar worksheet on Prefix and Suffix Word Formation provides useful practice in building and understanding words. By completing matching activities, multiple-choice questions, sorting exercises, sentence corrections, and sentence writing tasks, students can strengthen their vocabulary and improve their language skills. Consistent practice will help learners become more confident readers, writers, and speakers while mastering word formation concepts.