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Prefixes and suffixes

Grade 3 Vocabulary Worksheet

For each word, underline the root word. Then match the word to its
definition.

Prefixes and suffixes change


the meaning of words.

usable not fulfilling the intended purpose


(without)

useless use something in the wrong way


(wrong/mistaken)

misuse able to be used (capable of/giv-


en to)

rebuild a person who constructs buildings


(occupation/job)

builder build something again (again)

building the process constructing some-


thing (action/process)

loving beautiful, pretty, adorable (in a


particular way)

lovely not loved (not)

unloved feeling or showing love (ac-


tion/process)

Reading and Math for K-5 © www.k5learning.com


Prefixes and suffixes
Grade 3 Vocabulary Worksheet

Answers:

Prefixes and suffixes change


the meaning of words.

usable not fulfilling the intended purpose


(without)

useless use something in the wrong way


(wrong/mistaken)

misuse able to be used (capable of/giv-


en to)

rebuild a person who constructs buildings


(occupation/job)

builder build something again (again)

building the process constructing some-


thing (action/process)

loving beautiful, pretty, adorable (in a


particular way)

lovely not loved (not)

unloved feeling or showing love (ac-


tion/process)

Reading and Math for K-5 © www.k5learning.com

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