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Grade 3 Prefixes and Suffixes

Free Grade 3 printable prefix and suffix worksheets with 1–50 questions and an answer key.

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Prefixes and Suffixes

Choose what the prefix or suffix means in each word.

1.What does -less mean in the word careless?one who / without / full of
2.What does pre- mean in the word preview?many / before / after
3.What does mis- mean in the word misread?together / wrongly / before
4.What does un- mean in the word unsafe?under / not / again
5.What does -ment mean in the word enjoyment?not / before / a state or result
6.What does dis- mean in the word disagree?before / full of / opposite of

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Grade 3 learners can identify common prefixes and suffixes and explain what they mean.

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