Affixes Exercise

Part 1: Choose the correct prefix or suffix to complete the word in each sentence.
1. The ___________ (un-, re-, mis-) understandings in the group caused a lot of confusion.
2. After his long illness, he needed time to ___________ (de-, re-, mis-) cover his strength.
3. Adding the suffix "-ful" to the word "care" makes a word that means:
o a) Full of care
o b) Without care
o c) Again care
4. The prefix "dis-" in the word "dislike" means:
o a) Not
o b) Again
o c) Full of
Part 2: Add the correct prefix or suffix to form a new word, then write its meaning.
1. Happy + -ness = _____________________________________________________________________
Meaning: __________________________________________________________________________
2. Honest + dis- = ______________________________________________________________________
Meaning: __________________________________________________________________________
3. Joy + -ful = _________________________________________________________________________
Meaning: __________________________________________________________________________
4. Appear + dis- = ______________________________________________________________________
Meaning: __________________________________________________________________________
5. Comfort + -able = ___________________________________________________________________
Meaning: __________________________________________________________________________
Part 3: Match each prefix or suffix with its meaning.
Prefix/Suffix Meaning Prefix/Suffix Meaning
1. un- a) Able to 1. pre- a) Not
2. -ment b) Full of 2. -less b) Full of
3. -able c) Not 3. un- c) Able to be
4. re- d) Process of 4. -able d) Before
5. -ful e) Again 5. -ful e) Without

Part 4: Rewrite the sentences by adding the correct prefix or suffix to the word in brackets.
1. They had to ______________________ (cover) the books after they got damaged.
2. His behavior was very ______________________ (respect) toward the teacher.
3. We should avoid ______________________ (agree) and find a solution.
4. It was an ______________________ (event) day at the school fair.
5. She is a very ______________________ (care) person, always thinking of others.
Part 5: Determine whether each sentence correctly (true or false). uses a prefix or suffix.If it is false, rewrite
the word correctly.
1. The artist’s painting was colorfuless.
2. He felt discomfort after sitting for a long time.
3. She was very hopeful about her future.
4. The teacher asked us to miswrite the words on purpose.
5. After the rain, the garden was rebeautified.

Part 6: Identify the prefix or suffix in each word, and write down its meaning.
1. Unbelievable
 o Prefix: ________________________________________________________________________
o Meaning of prefix: ____________________________________________________________
2. Excitement
o Suffix: ________________________________________________________________________
o Meaning of suffix: ____________________________________________________________
3. Dislike
o Prefix: ________________________________________________________________________
o Meaning of prefix: ____________________________________________________________
4. Useful
o Suffix: ________________________________________________________________________
o Meaning of suffix: ____________________________________________________________
5. Rebuild
o Prefix: _______________________________________________________________________
o Meaning of prefix: _____________________________________________________________
Part 7: Add a prefix or suffix to the words in brackets to complete the sentences.
1. She was ____________________ (help) in organizing the event.
2. My friend has a very _____________________ (color) personality.
3. It’s important to _____________________ (use) waste materials properly.
4. He wanted to _____________________ (do) the task to improve his skills.
5. I always feel _____________________ (comfort) at my grandparents’ house.

Part 8: Use the given prefix or suffix write a word, and then use it in a sentence.
1. Prefix: pre-
o word: _______________________________________________________________________
o Sentence: _________________________________________________________________
2. Suffix: -able
o word: _______________________________________________________________________
o Sentence: _________________________________________________________________
3. Prefix: mis-
o word: _______________________________________________________________________
o Sentence: _________________________________________________________________
4. Suffix: -ment
o word: _______________________________________________________________________
o Sentence: _________________________________________________________________
5. Prefix: dis-
o word: _______________________________________________________________________
o Sentence: ____________________________________________________________________
Part 9: Choose the correct prefix or suffix to complete the word in the sentence.
1. The teacher was ________________________ (re-, un-, mis-) minding us of our assignment due date.
2. She was _____________________ (help, helpless, helpment) in her efforts to rescue the kitten.
3. He was praised for his _____________________ (achieve, achievement, achievable) in sports.
4. They _____________________ (pre-, re-, un-) built the playground after the storm.
5. This jacket is _____________________ (comfort, comfortful, comfortable) and warm.

Part 10: Rewrite the sentences by adding a prefix or suffix to the word in brackets to change its meaning.
1. I couldn’t hear anything because it was too ________________________________ (noisy).
2. She is always _____________________ (organize) and her desk is very neat.
3. The manager asked us to _____________________ (do) the task to avoid mistakes.
4. My brother has a very _____________________ (energy) personality.
 5. We need to _____________________ (cycle) materials to protect the environment.

Part 11: Write True if the meaning of the word with the affix is correct. If it’s False, correct the sentence.
1. Disagree means “to agree with someone.”
o Answer: __________________________________________________________________
o Correction (if needed): _______________________________________________________
2. Helpful means “full of help.”
o Answer: __________________________________________________________________
o Correction (if needed): __________________________________________________________
3. Unable means “not able.”
o Answer: __________________________________________________________________
o Correction (if needed): ___________________________________________________________
4. Careless means “full of care.”
o Answer: __________________________________________________________________
o Correction (if needed): ___________________________________________________________
5. Refresh means “to make new again.”
o Answer: ______________________________________________________________________
o Correction (if needed): _______________________________________________________

Part 13: Write the meaning of each word with the given affix, then use it in a sentence.
1. Unfriendly
o Meaning: __________________________________________________________________
o Sentence: _________________________________________________________________
2. Enjoyable
o Meaning: __________________________________________________________________
o Sentence: _________________________________________________________________
3. Mistrust
o Meaning: __________________________________________________________________
o Sentence: _________________________________________________________________
4. Movement
o Meaning: __________________________________________________________________
o Sentence: _________________________________________________________________
5. Preheat
o Meaning: __________________________________________________________________
o Sentence: _________________________________________________________________
Part 14: Add a prefix to each word below to make a new word. Choose the best prefix from the list
provided. Prefixes to choose from: re-, un-, dis-, pre-, mis-
1. __________happy
2. ________appear
3. ________write
4. ________view
5. ________agree
Part 15: Add a suffix to each word below to create a new word. Choose the best suffix from the list provided.
Suffixes to choose from: -able, -ment, -ion
1. Enjoy → _______________________
2. Act → _______________________
3. Move → _______________________
4. Educate → _______________________
5. Manage → _______________________