Prefix Power: Unlocking un-, re-, dis-, pre-, mis- for Class 5 

This worksheet helps Grade 5 learners expand vocabulary by exploring five powerful prefixes: un-, re-, dis-, pre-, and mis-. Through word building, sentence application, and meaning-matching tasks, students discover how prefixes transform base words and change meaning. 

Why Prefixes Matter in Grammar? 

Mastering prefixes supports students by: 
1. Enriching vocabulary through word expansion. 
2. Strengthening spelling and decoding strategies. 
3. Helping learners understand meaning shifts in context. 
4. Building word families to support grammar and writing. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This prefix-focused worksheet includes five interactive exercises: 

🔤 Exercise 1 – Add the Prefix "un-" 
Students complete a table by forming new words like *unhappy*, *unkind*, *unknown*, and *unfair*:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}. 

🔁 Exercise 2 – Add the Prefix "re-" 
Learners form new words using the prefix "re-", such as *rewrite*, *rebuild*, *recharge*, and *repaint*:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. 

✍️ Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks with "dis-" Words 
Children fill in blanks using *disappear*, *dislike*, *disconnect*, *dishonest*, and *discontinue* in meaningful sentences:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}. 

📘 Exercise 4 – Add "pre-" and Match Meanings 
Students write new words like *preheat*, *preschool*, *preview*, and *prepaid*, and match them with their meanings:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}. 

📝 Exercise 5 – Fill in the Blanks with "mis-" Words 
Children apply words like *misuse*, *misbehave*, *misplace*, *mistake*, and *mischief* to complete sentences correctly:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Prefix “un-” 
1. unhappy 
2. unkind 
3. unknown 
4. unfair 
5. untie 
6. unlucky 
7. unhappy 
8. unbelieve 

Exercise 2 – Prefix “re-” 
1. rewrite 
2. replay 
3. rebuild 
4. reread 
5. redo 
6. recharge 
7. recycle 
8. repaint 

Exercise 3 – Prefix “dis-” 
1. disappear 
2. dislike 
3. disconnect 
4. dishonest 
5. discontinue 

Exercise 4 – Prefix “pre-” 
1. preheat – To heat something beforehand 
2. preschool – Nursery school 
3. preview – View something before it is officially released 
4. prehistory – The Stone Age 
5. precook – Cook in advance 
6. prepaid – Paid in advance 

Exercise 5 – Prefix “mis-” 
1. misuse 
2. misbehave 
3. misplace 
4. mistake 
5. mischief 

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