Class 2 Grammar Worksheet on Prefixes
Class 2 Grammar Worksheet on Prefixes
Build-a-Word: Match Prefixes to Roots for Class 2
Prefixes are small word parts added to the beginning of a base word to change its meaning. This worksheet helps Class 2 learners recognize how prefixes like un-, re-, dis-, and mis- change the meaning of familiar verbs. By matching each prefixed word to its base word, students build a strong foundation in word-building and grammar.
📌 Why Should Children of This Age Group Learn This Topic?
🧱 Helps students understand how new words are formed using prefixes.
🔍 Builds word-decoding skills for reading and vocabulary.
✍️ Encourages curiosity and flexibility in language.
📘 Lays the groundwork for more advanced grammar and spelling.
🎯 What Are the Learning Outcomes?
By completing this worksheet, learners will:
1. Identify and match prefixed words to their base forms.
2. Understand the meanings of common prefixes: un-, re-, mis-, dis-.
3. Build vocabulary by recognizing root words within longer words.
4. Gain early insight into how grammar and meaning work together.
📚 What Does This Worksheet Offer?
📝 A one-page matching worksheet with 10 prefix words and 10 base words.
🔁 Students draw lines to connect each prefixed word with its correct base word.
🧠 Includes familiar words like unlock, rebuild, redo, and uncover.
✨ Useful for vocabulary building, spelling awareness, and word formation practice.
🧠 What Are the Different Exercises in the Worksheet?
Match the Prefixed Word to Its Base Word: Learners must find the original root word behind each prefixed version.
Example: Unlock → Lock
✅ Suggested Answer Key (Match Pairs):
1. Unlock → Lock
2. Rebuild → Build
3. Disconnect → Connect
4. Misread → Read
5. Repaint → Paint
6. Redo → Do
7. Uncover → Cover
8. Disable → Able
9. Replace → Place
10. Restart → Start
✨ Discover the Power of Prefixes!
Download this Class 2 worksheet to help your child learn how small beginnings like un- and re- can make a big difference in meaning. A great step toward stronger vocabulary and smarter reading!
Practice prefixes by creating new words with engaging activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
A prefix is added at the beginning of a word to change its meaning, like re-, un-, or pre-.
They help children see how new words are created and what they mean.
Common ones like un-, re-, and dis- are simple and easy to grasp.
