Learn how to use prefixes, suffixes,

and base words to find the meanings

of words.
A base word is a word in its simplest form. A
base word has nothing added to it.
Examples:
Do
Heat
Write
Read
Pack
 Base Words
Write the base words.
Played
Running
Reheat
Quickly
Unhappy
Prefixes are added to the beginning of a
base word. They change the meaning of the
base word.
Un + happy = unhappy
Re + do = redo
 Prefixes
• The prefix re means • The prefix un means
again. not or the opposite of.
• Reread means to read • Uncomfortable means
again. not comfortable.
• Rewrite means to • Unpack means the
write again. opposite of pack.
• What does reheat • What does unclear
mean? mean?
Suffixes are added to the end of
a base word. They change the
meaning of the base word.
wonder + ful = wonderful
rest + ful = restful
• The suffix ly means in • The suffix ful means
a certain way. full of.
• Quickly means in a • Colorful means full of
quick way. color.
• Loudly means in a • Playful means full of
loud way. play.
• What does suddenly • What does thankful
mean? mean?
 Suffixes
Add a suffix to the end of each base word. Draw a
line to its new meaning.
• Loud____ • In a loud way
• Color____ • Full of play
• Wonder____ • Full of wonder
• Sudden_____ • In a sudden way
• Play____ • Full of color
 Prefixes
Add a prefix to the beginning of each word to make a new
word. Draw a line form the word to its meaning.

• ____do • The opposite of pack

• ____happy • Do again
• ____clear • Opposite of clear
• ____read • Read again
• ____pack • Not happy
 Match each word with its definition.

healthful in a sad way

slowly to heat again
unlock the opposite of lock
to read again
reheat
full of health
sadly
in a slow way
uncomfortable
reread not comfortable
Prefixes VIDEO
Suffixes