Word Formation worksheet
Prefixes, suffixes, and word building at C1
The rule
Prefixes change meaning; suffixes change word class.
4 exercises · 40 questions · answer key on the last page
What is on the sheet
1
Negative Prefixes
EasyAdd the correct negative prefix.
___ + happy = unhappy
2
Suffixes: -ful / -less / -ous
MediumAdd the correct suffix to form an adjective.
care + ___ = careless
3
Prefixes: over- / under- / mis- / re-
HardAdd the correct prefix.
___ + estimate (too high) = ___
4
Form the Correct Word
Very HardUse the base word to form the correct part of speech.
DECIDE: The ___ was final.
Using this in class
Print as many copies as you need. There is a name and date line at the top, the exercises run over the first pages, and the answer key sits on its own page at the end, so you can keep it or hand it out. No attribution required, no account needed.
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