Prefix Power Play: Mastering Pre-, Re-, and Inter- for Class 5 

This Grade 5 English worksheet focuses on understanding prefixes “pre-,” “re-,” and “inter-,” helping students learn how adding these prefixes changes the meaning of base words. Through engaging and structured exercises, learners explore meanings like “before,” “again,” and “between,” strengthening vocabulary and grammar skills. 

Why Prefixes Matter in Grammar?

 Prefixes are important word parts that help students decode meanings quickly. For Grade 5 learners, understanding prefixes like “pre,” “re,” and “inter” is essential because: 
1. They help break down complex words into meaningful parts. 
2. They improve vocabulary and reading comprehension. 
3. They support spelling and word formation skills. 
4. They enhance logical thinking and language understanding. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

 This worksheet includes five engaging grammar activities that build mastery in prefixes: 

🧠 Exercise 1 – True or False 
Students identify whether meanings of prefix words like “preheat,” “replay,” and “predict” are correct. 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Match the Following 
Students match prefix-based words like “preview,” “rebuild,” and “interact” with their correct meanings such as “see before,” “build again,” and “act between people.” 

📋 Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students complete words using correct prefixes (pre-, re-, inter-) based on meanings like “again,” “before,” and “between.” 

📝 Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students choose the correct prefix word from options, reinforcing understanding of meanings and usage. 

🔄 Exercise 5 – Sentence Writing 
Students create meaningful sentences using words like “international,” “rewrite,” and “interact,” applying learning in real contexts. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

 Exercise 1 – True or False 
1. True 
2. False 
3. True 
4. False 
5. True 
6. False 
7. True 
8. False 
9. True 
10. False 

Exercise 2 – Match the Following 
preview–see before, replay–say again, reheat–heat again, pretest–test before, international–between nations, rebuild–build again, interact–act between people, prepay–pay again, rewrite–write again, intercity–between cities 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. prewrite 
2. reread 
3. interconnect 
4. recheck 
5. preplan 
6. reuse 
7. intercommunicate 
8. prebuild 
9. restart 
10. interact 

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. a) preview 
2. a) rewrite 
3. c) reheat 
4. b) international 
5. a) interact 
6. b) replay 
7. a) rebuild 
8. a) pretest 
9. a) prepay 
10. a) intercity 

Exercise 5 – Sentence Writing (Sample Answers) 
1. She participated in an international competition. 
2. I previewed the movie trailer before watching it. 
3. Please rewrite the paragraph neatly. 
4. Students interact during group activities. 
5. He watched the replay of the match. 
6. Workers rebuild houses after storms. 
7. The teacher gave a pretest before the lesson. 
8. Please reheat the food before eating. 
9. We prepaid for the tickets online. 
10. The intercity train travels between cities. 

Help your child strengthen vocabulary and decoding skills by mastering prefixes like pre-, re-, and inter- through fun and engaging grammar practice. 
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