Prefixes & Suffixes (Intro) Worksheets

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Easy

Prefixes & Suffixes (Intro)

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The prefix un- means  

2. The suffix -ful means full  

3. The prefix re- means  

4. A prefix is added to the  

5. A suffix is added to the  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The word unlock has the prefix un-.

T F

2. The suffix -ful means without.

T F

3. Helpful is made of help plus the suffix -ful.

T F

4. A prefix is added to the end of a word.

T F

Prefixes & Suffixes

Easy

Prefixes & Suffixes (Intro)

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Unsafe means  

2. Redo means to do  

3. Unkind means not  

4. Replay means to play  

5. The prefix un- is added to the  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Unlock means not lock.

T F

2. Reread means read only one time.

T F

3. Unhappy and happy have opposite meanings.

T F

4. The prefix re- means stop.

T F

Prefixes & Suffixes

Easy

Prefixes & Suffixes (Intro)

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. I  

2. We  

3. It was so  

4. The beach was warm and  

5. It is OK to  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The word unhappy begins with a prefix.

T F

2. The word helpful ends with a prefix.

T F

3. Disagree means to not agree with someone.

T F

4. The -y in sunny is a prefix.

T F

Prefixes & Suffixes

Easy

Prefixes & Suffixes (Intro)

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Please walk  

2. My sister ran  

3. I did not mean to  

4. Be careful not to  

5. The puppy wagged its tail  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The prefix mis- means 'wrong' or 'badly'.

T F

2. The suffix -ly usually makes a word an adverb.

T F

3. The word misplace has a suffix, not a prefix.

T F

4. Loudly means 'in a loud way'.

T F

Prefixes & Suffixes

Medium

Prefixes & Suffixes (Intro)

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Mom will  

2. The mittens keep my hands warm when it is  

3. I missed the answer, so I will  

4. We watched a  

5. My little brother was  

6. Please  

7. It is  

8. Our teacher will  

9. Please  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

un-

→

not or opposite

re-

→

again

pre-

→

before

unlock

→

to open, the opposite of lock

Prefixes & Suffixes

Medium

Prefixes & Suffixes (Intro)

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. My big sister is very  

2. The broken crayon was  

3. A giraffe is  

4. Mount Everest is the  

5. Please walk  

6. A  

7. The story was very  

8. The lost puppy felt  

9. Cheetahs run  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

-ful

→

full of

-less

→

without

-er

→

more (compares two)

-est

→

most (compares three or more)

Prefixes & Suffixes

Medium

Prefixes & Suffixes (Intro)

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. happy + un =  

2. do + re =  

3. read + pre =  

4. like + dis =  

5. lock + un =  

6. heat + pre =  

7. appear + dis =  

8. write + re =  

9. kind + un =  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

unhappy

→

not happy

redo

→

do again

preheat

→

heat before

dislike

→

not like

Prefixes & Suffixes

Medium

Prefixes & Suffixes (Intro)

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. help + er =  

2. help + ful =  

3. help + less =  

4. quick + ly =  

5. care + ful =  

6. teach + er =  

7. fear + less =  

8. slow + ly =  

9. paint + er =  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

teacher

→

noun (person)

helpful

→

adjective (full of)

fearless

→

adjective (without)

quickly

→

adverb (how)

Prefixes & Suffixes

Hard

Prefixes & Suffixes (Intro)

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Dad will ___ the oven ten minutes before he bakes the pizza.

2. The ice on the sidewalk makes walking very ___.

3. My drawing was smudged, so I will ___ it on new paper.

4. We watched a short ___ of the new show last night.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. My shoes were wet, so I had to  

2. The sharp knife is  

3. Mom makes a shopping list  

4. Please  

5. The baby was  

Prefixes & Suffixes

Hard

Prefixes & Suffixes (Intro)

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Our librarian is very ___ when we need to find a good book.

2. My old umbrella is broken, so it is ___ in the rain.

3. Out of all three twins, Maya is the ___ runner.

4. The teacher asked us to whisper ___ in the library.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A puppy with no home may feel  

2. My sister is three years  

3. Please speak  

4. The rainbow after the storm was so  

5. A person who bakes bread is called a  

Prefixes & Suffixes

Hard

Prefixes & Suffixes (Intro)

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which prefix means 'again'? Pick the best choice to match that meaning.

2. Which prefix means 'before'? Pick the best choice to match that meaning.

3. Which prefix means 'not' or 'opposite' in unhappy?

4. Which prefix fits best in ___agree, meaning 'not agree'?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Please  

2. I will  

3. The magician made the coin  

4. Tie your shoes so they do not  

5. The chef asked me to  

Prefixes & Suffixes

Hard

Prefixes & Suffixes (Intro)

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which word is built from dis- + agree + -ment?

2. Which word is built from un- + happy + -ness?

3. Which word is built from care + -ful + -ly?

4. Which word is built from re- + play + -ed?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Their  

2. The rainy weather caused a lot of  

3. Please cross the street  

4. The coach  

5. The lost puppy looked  

Prefixes & Suffixes

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These prefixes & suffixes (intro) worksheets help grade 2 students develop essential english skills through engaging activities.

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Just adding letters at random without a meaning. For example, writing unplay to mean play again. Remember un- means not, and re- means again, so play again is replay, not unplay.
• Thinking unhappy or helpful is only one whole word. It is really two parts glued together: un + happy and help + ful. Spotting the base word helps you guess what the new word means.
• Mixing up the two jobs of -er. In taller, -er means more (more tall). In teacher, -er means one who (one who teaches). Read the base word first to tell which job -er is doing.

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