Class 5 Prefix Practice – un-, re-, dis-, pre-
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Class 5 Prefix Practice – un-, re-, dis-, pre-
Class 5EnglishEnglish GrammarFree DownloadPDF
Banani GaraiVisit Profile
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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*.
🔁 Exercise 2 – Add the Prefix "re-"
Learners form new words using the prefix "re-", such as *rewrite*, *rebuild*, *recharge*, and *repaint*.
✍️ Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks with "dis-" Words
Children fill in blanks using *disappear*, *dislike*, *disconnect*, *dishonest*, and *discontinue* in meaningful sentences.
📘 Exercise 4 – Add "pre-" and Match Meanings
Students write new words like *preheat*, *preschool*, *preview*, and *prepaid*, and match them with their meanings.
📝 Exercise 5 – Fill in the Blanks with "mis-" Words
Children apply words like *misuse*, *misbehave*, *misplace*, *mistake*, and *mischief* to complete sentences correctly.
✅ 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Prefixes like un-, re-, dis-, pre-, and mis- are commonly introduced to build word meaning.
They teach how word meanings change when prefixes are added, improving comprehension.
By playing prefix games and encouraging kids to spot prefixed words in everyday reading.
