About the Prefixes, Suffixes, and Base Words Worksheet

Prefixes, Suffixes, and Base Words strengthens students' understanding of word structure and morphology. This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Prefixes Suffixes and Base Words guides students through analyzing thirteen different words, using a structured approach to identify word parts. The exercise begins with a completed example "overlooked" broken down into "over-look-ed," providing a clear model for students to follow.

The worksheet utilizes a clear four-column format to organize words, prefixes, base words, and suffixes. Students analyze common prefixes like "pre-," "un-," and "re-," while identifying base words and suffixes in terms like "predetermined," "unfortunate," and "kindness." This systematic approach helps students understand how word parts combine to create meaning and supports vocabulary development.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Breaking down complex words into meaningful components
Understanding how prefixes and suffixes modify word meanings
Recognizing patterns in word formation

Learning Outcomes

Students will correctly identify word parts with 90% accuracy within one session
Students will demonstrate understanding of common prefixes and suffixes
Students will apply word analysis skills to new vocabulary

Cognitive

This interactive worksheet develops morphological awareness skills
Students enhance vocabulary through systematic word analysis

Psychomotor

Practice organizing information in structured columns through this worksheet
Develop written accuracy in completing interactive word tables

Affective

Building confidence through mastery of word analysis in this interactive worksheet
Developing autonomy in vocabulary learning

Reinforce

Engaging in collaborative word analysis through worksheet activities
Sharing strategies for identifying word parts through interactive discussion

Common core standards covered

RF.4.3

Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

RF.4.3.a

Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.