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Grade 4 Prefixes and Suffixes

Free Grade 4 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 dis- mean in the word disagree?before / opposite of / full of
3.What does mis- mean in the word misread?together / before / wrongly
4.What does sub- mean in the word submarine?again / under / above
5.What does un- mean in the word unsafe?again / not / under
6.What does re- mean in the word replay?before / not / again

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Grade 4 learners can identify common prefixes and suffixes and explain what they mean.

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