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Written by Frances Croft. © Ready-Ed Publications - 2006.

Published by Ready-Ed Publications (2006) P.O. Box 276 Greenwood Perth W.A. 6024 Email: info@readyed.com.au Website: www.readyed.com.au COPYRIGHT NOTICE Permission is granted for the purchaser to photocopy sufficient copies for non-commercial educational purposes.

However, this permission is not transferable and applies only to the purchasing individual or institution.

ISBN 1 86397 435 0

Introduction The Language Skills Series was written to help students learn and consolidate on their understanding of basic English skills. Research has shown that many students lack the skills needed to unlock the written word.

The ability to unlock words gives the student a tool to facilitate the learning of the English language.

This set of books has been tested extensively and the books have proven to be effective with all age groups, from younger students through to adults. Staff involved with ESL students have also found them useful.

The worksheets can be: y used in a one-to-one situation; y used with the whole class;

y used with small groups of students; y sent home to reinforce a skill already learned.

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Benefits of the worksheets include: y they are easy to use; y they can be chosen to meet individual needs; y they allow students to work at their own pace; y they can be used to introduce a new concept; y they reinforce a known skill; y they are easy to mark; y the worksheets can be repeated if necessary; y they provide a written record of student knowledge; y they provide practice at answering open-ended questions.

Note: Answers, where appropriate, have been provided.

This series endeavours to assist students of all ages and ethnic backgrounds to gain mastery of the English language.

I hope you enjoy using the books.

Frances Croft

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Topic

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The prefix ‘dis’

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The prefixes ‘in’ and ‘im’

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The prefix ‘mis’

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The prefix ‘pre’

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The prefix ‘re’

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The prefix ‘sub’

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The prefix ‘super’

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The prefix ‘un’

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The suffixes ‘able’ and ‘ible’

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The suffix ‘ness’

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The suffixes ‘ous’ and ‘ious’

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A prefix and a suffix

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Adding a suffix to make a noun

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Adding a suffix to make an adjective

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Adding the suffix ‘fy’ to make a verb

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Synonyms

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Antonyms

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Abbreviations

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The prefix ‘dis’

Worksheet 1

(can mean ‘not’) A prefix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed in front of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

Example:

dis

disappear

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meaning not to be visible / out of sight / vanish

1. Write the dictionary meaning of each word. disagree:

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Underline the prefix ‘dis’. disable:

discharge: disrepair:

discontent:

2. Find and write six new words that start with the prefix ‘dis’.

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Use four words in questions.

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3. Complete the sentences including one of the following words.

Underline the prefix ‘dis’. disobedient

dishonest

disappear

disharmony

disconnect

disarm

discontent

disobey

disqualify

dislike

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The prefix ‘fore’

Worksheet 2

(can mean ‘at the front’ or ‘before’) A prefix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed in front of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

Example:

forehead

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1. Add the prefix ‘fore’ to each word.

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Complete the words.

Write the whole word.

Choose three words and write the dictionary meaning of each. _____ar___ ____________________ _____ca___ ____________________ _____fro___

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2. Complete the sentences including one of the words that starts with the prefix ‘fore’. foreword

forewarn

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3. Find and write four words that have not been used and start with the prefix ‘fore’.

Use each word in a question.

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The prefixes ‘in’ and ‘im’

Worksheet 3

Prefixes

(can mean ‘into’ or ‘not’) A prefix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed in front of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

Example:

incapable

r o e t s Bo r e p ok u S not capable of doing something.

1. Find and write six words that start with the prefix ‘im’ or ‘in’.

Choose two words and use each in a sentence.

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2. Circle the correct word starting with the prefix ‘in’ or ‘im’ in each sentence.

Use the other word in another sentence.

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3. Write the dictionary meaning of the following words that start with the prefix ‘im’ or ‘in’. inaction: insane: impatient: infrequent: immortal: indefinite: impolite: Page 6

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The prefix ‘mis’

Worksheet 4

(can mean ‘not’) A prefix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed in front of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

Example:

misbehave

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1. Circle the words that can have the prefix ‘mis’ added.

Write the new words on the lines provided. Use two words in sentences. help

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load

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place

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name

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mission _____________

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2. Find and complete the words that have the prefix ‘mis’ and start with the following letters. Write the complete word.

Choose four words and write each word in a question.

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mistr ____________

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3. Write the dictionary meaning of each word.

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The prefix ‘pre’

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(can mean ‘before’) A prefix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed in front of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

Example:

prepay

The student had to prepay her fees.

r o e t s Bo r e p ok u Snew jeans were preshrunk.

Peter’s

1. Write a suitable statement to go with each of these words.

Use a dictionary.

Underline the prefix. preschool preprint

prejudge preview premix

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preshrunk:

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2. Circle the correct word to complete the sentence.

Write another sentence using the other word.

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c. Everything had to be (preview / prepaid). c.

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d. The woman was told to (predate / prepay) the cheque. d.

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b. The students were told to (preheat / preview) the film.

3. Find and write four more words that start with the prefix ‘pre’.

Underline the prefix.

Use each word in a question.

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The prefix ‘re’

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(can mean ‘to do something again’) A prefix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed in front of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

Example:

replay

We will replay the video.

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1. Write a word starting with the prefix ‘re’ to complete the sentence.

Write another sentence underneath using the same word that starts with the prefix ‘re’.

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a. We will _____________________ tennis match tomorrow.

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b. The caretaker was pleased to ______________________ the monkey. b.

c. The police had to ______________________ the scene of the crime. c.

d. When I leave you will have to ______________________ my mail.

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address try

pay hike

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Write the new word on the lines.

Underline the prefix of each word.

Use one word in a sentence.

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hill

visit

tall

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3. Choose four words from Question 2 that start with the prefix ‘re’.

Use two words in short sentences and questions.

Underline the prefixes.

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The prefix ‘sub’

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(can mean ‘below’, ‘under’ or ‘less than’) A prefix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed in front of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

Example:

subzero

means that the temperature is less than zero.

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1. Find and write the words that match the statement.

Underline the prefixes.

Below zero

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Not up to standard

Below the top soil in a garden

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Can go beneath the oceans

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Completely cover something with water

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A group within a group or set

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Pathways under the ground

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Hillsides can do this after heavy rain

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Use three of the words in sentences.

Underline the word used.

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3. Write a statement explaining what prefixes are and what they do.

Statement:

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The prefix ‘super’

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(can mean ‘over’, ‘above’, ‘beyond’ or ‘more’) A prefix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed in front of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

Example:

superfine means very fine.

The mesh was superfine.

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1. Find and write four words that start with the prefix ‘super’.

super ___________

super ___________

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Meaning:

Sentence:

Meaning:

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super ___________

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Write the meaning of each word and use it in a sentence.

Underline the word used.

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2. Write a statement to go with each of these words. supercharge: supercargo: superheat:

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supersensitive: superhuman:

3. Write one statement explaining what the prefix ‘super’ is and what it can do.

Statement:

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The prefix ‘un’

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(can mean ‘not’, or ‘to do the opposite’) A prefix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed in front of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

Example:

unclean

means not clean

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1. Find and write eight words starting with the prefix ‘un’.

Use three of the words in sentences.

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2. Write the dictionary meaning of each word.

Use each word in a short sentence. Underline the prefix.

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Example: unfit:

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unafraid: untied:

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untruth:

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3. Find and write four more words that start with the prefix ‘un’.

Use each word in a question.

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The suffixes ‘able’ and ‘ible’

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(can mean ‘that can be’, or ‘having the quality of’) A suffix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed at the end of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

Example:

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readable

able to be read

1. Write the dictionary meaning of the words that end in the suffix ‘able’.

Underline the suffix. likeable:

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suitable:

enjoyable:

breakable:

approachable: desirable:

2. Use each word in a sentence. Try and show the meaning of the word.

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affordable:

acceptable:

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sensible:

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3. Use each word in a question. Underline the suffix. fashionable Question:

flexible

washable

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The suffixes ‘ance’, ‘ence’ & ‘ment’

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(can mean ‘in a state of’) A suffix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed at the end of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

r o e t s Bo r e pwere put to bed as (punish/accept). ok The children u TheS children were put to bed as punishment.

1. Add one of the suffixes ‘ance’, ‘ence’, or ‘ment’ to each word.

Rewrite the sentence correctly. Underline the word used.

a. The baby smiled with (content / perform). a.

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Example:

b. A new book provided some (amuse / accept) for the sick child. b.

c. Six teenagers attended the (depend / confer). c.

d. d.

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2. Write the dictionary meaning of the words.

Underline the suffixes ‘ance’, ‘ence’ or ‘ment’.

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endurance:

equipment:

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establishment: excitement: assistance:

inheritance: involvement:

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3. Write two new words that end with one of the above suffixes.

Use one word in a question.

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Question:

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The suffix ‘ful’

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(can mean ‘full of’, ‘having’ or ‘able to’) A suffix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed at the end of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

Example:

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truth beauty

truthful beautiful

The young boy was truthful.

The evening sky was a beautiful red colour.

1. Complete the words that start with the following letters.

succe ___________

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thou ______________

pla _____________

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pow ____________

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gra ______________

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Add the suffix ‘ful’ to the words.

Write the new word. Use four words in questions.

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2. Circle the most suitable word to complete the sentence.

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a. The sky was a (powerful / beautiful) golden colour. a.

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b. The student’s remark was (successful / helpful) after the test. b.

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c. The oranges were in (plentiful / useful) supply. c.

d. Each child was given a (thoughtful / plateful) of mixed fruit. d.

3. Write a statement about words ending in ‘ful’. Give three examples.

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The suffix‘ise’

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(can mean ‘to make’ or ‘become’) A suffix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed at the end of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

Example:

r o e t s Bo r e p ok u criticise S When we judge something we criticise. finalise

To make something final.

1. Write a statement that includes the word that ends in ‘ise’.

Use your dictionary.

authorise:

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Example: terrorise:

tenderise:

popularise: finalise:

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2. Write the meaning of the following words.

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itemise:

Sentence:

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Use each word in a sentence.

Underline the word that ends with the suffix ‘ise’.

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The suffix ‘less’

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(can mean ‘without’) A suffix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed at the end of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

Example:

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restless means without rest The baby was restless and did not go to sleep.

1. Complete the words by finding and writing the missing letters.

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use _____________

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car ______________

bla _____________

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cea ______________

thou ____________

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fea ______________

Sentence:

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Add the suffix ‘less’.

Write the new words.

Use two words in sentences.

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2. Write the meaning of the following words.

pointless:

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3. Include each word that ends with the suffix ‘less’ in a suitable statement.

careless:

regardless: sleeveless:

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The suffix ‘ness’

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(can mean ‘in a state of’) A suffix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed at the end of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

Example:

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darkness in a state of being dark The darkness of the night suprised him.

1. Circle the words that will take the suffix ‘ness’.

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Add ‘ness’ and write the words on the lines. Use a dictionary. plenty

clever

tone

alert

blind

frank

blight

swift

mild

rude

rank

shrill

aware

thick

tough

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Try to show the meaning of each word.

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2. Choose five words from Question 1 that end in ‘ness’ and

Example:

The boy’s rudeness upset his parents.

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3. Find and write the missing letters and add the suffix ‘ness’ to each word.

Write the whole word. Use three words in questions. lig ______________

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dar ______________

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bol______________

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for ______________

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fra _______________

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The suffixes ‘ous’ and ‘ious’

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(can mean ‘full of’) A suffix is a letter or a group of letters that can be placed at the end of a base (root) word to add to, or change, its meaning.

Example:

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A person who is full of ambition is ambitious.

The student was ambitious and worked hard to succeed.

1. Choose and write the correct word for each sentence.

Use the word you chose in a different sentence underneath. infectious

envious

dangerous

glorious

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a. The child’s cough was thought to be _____________________ . a.

b. Last night there was a _____________________ light in the eastern sky. b.

c. There was a ______________________ sunset three days ago. c.

d. d.

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Find and write the meaning of three of the words.

The suffix will be either ‘ious’ or ‘ous’.

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Example:

thunder

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2. Complete the words and then write the whole word.

ner _______________

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marv _____________

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jo _______________

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courte ____________

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Meaning: Meaning: Meaning:

3. Write the base (root) word that starts with the given letters.

Add the suffix ‘ious’ or ‘ous’ and write the new word.

Example:

suspect

suspicious

conti ____________

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superstit __________

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suspic ___________

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haz ______________

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A prefix and a suffix

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Prefix & Suffix

Some base (root) words can have a prefix and a suffix added to them to add to, or change, the meaning.

Example:

uncomfortable

The new mattress was uncomfortable.

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1. Find and write six words that have a prefix and a suffix added to make a new word.

Question:

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Underline the prefix and suffix.

Use each word in a question. ___feat___ defeated

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Write the whole word again.

Use the word in a sentence to show the meaning.

un cork ed uncorked uncorked We uncorked the bottle of wine.

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Example: unfasten

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uncovered

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2. Carefully separate the base (root) word and the prefix and the suffix.

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Adding a suffix to make a noun

Worksheet 18

When a suffix is added to a word, the new word can become a different part of speech.

Example:

advertise to make a noun add ‘ment’ The advertisement was very colourful.

advertisement

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1. Make nouns from the following words by adding one of the suffixes shown.

abundant

‘ion’

‘sion’

abundance

Sentence: admire

‘ation’

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Write the noun in a sentence.

Check the spelling with a dictionary. ‘ment’ ‘ance’ ‘ive’

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2. Find and write the verbs from which these nouns were made.

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Check the spelling with a dictionary.

attendance ______________________ attend

allowance ________________________

endurance ______________________

avoidance ________________________

provision

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circulation ________________________

attraction

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creation

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3. Use two nouns from Question 2 in sentences.

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Suffixes

Adding a suffix to make an adjective

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When a suffix is added to a word the new word can become a different part of speech.

Adjectives can be made by adding: ‘ary’ ‘al’ ‘ious’ ‘ive’ ‘ic’ ‘able’ ‘ous’

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1. Find and make adjectives from these verbs and nouns by adding one of the Sentence:

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poison

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disaster _________________

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adjective

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changeable

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courageous

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dependable

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adventurous

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charitable

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Use two of the words in questions.

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Suffixes

Adding the suffix ‘fy’ to make a verb

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Remember: a verb shows the action.

Example:

pure purify to make pure The campers had to purify the water before drinking it.

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1. Write the meaning of the words.

Check with a dictionary.

Use each word ending in ‘fy’ in a sentence.

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clarify

pacify

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Check the spelling with a dictionary.

Write the meaning of the verb. word

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meaning

simple

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solid

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class

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mystery _________________ pure

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3. Write one statement about the spelling of these words.

Statement:

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Synonyms

Synonyms

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(words with similar meanings) Synonyms are words that mean exactly or nearly the same as each other.

1. Write the meaning of the following synonyms.

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Use both synonyms in seperate sentences. dusk / twilight Sentence: wicked / bad

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Meaning:

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leave / abandon Meaning: Sentence:

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Underline the synonyms.

courage br ___________

odour

sm ___________

conquer w ____________

rapid

regret

so ___________

qu __________

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Write each in a sentence.

Underline the synonyms.

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Antonyms

Antonyms

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(words with opposite meanings) Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.

Example:

horizontal/vertical

deep/shallow

high/low

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1. Match each word with its antonym. Write the pairs below.

Write two sentences and use one pair of antonyms in each.

Example:

dull

loss

increase

exhale

here

gain

private

decrease

there

bright

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Use two of the antonyms in questions.

pleasant

unp __________________

temporary

per __________________

minority

maj __________________

junior

sen ___________________

ascend

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Abbreviations

Abbreviations

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(a shortened form of a word) Abbreviations are usually made in two ways. The start of the word is given and from then the word is cut short and may end in a full stop.

In the second way part of the middle of the word is left out.

Example:

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Dec.

December

December is the twelfth month of the year.

1. Find and write the meaning of the following abbreviations.

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Check with a dictionary.

Use any two abbreviations in sentences.

Dr __________________

lat. _________________

e.g. ________________

Aug. _______________

lbw _________________

uv __________________

rd __________________

am ________________

Ave. ________________

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3. Write the abbreviation for each of the following.

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Justice of the Peace

Member of Parliament

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please turn over

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United States of America ________

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Write the full meaning.

Example:

UN

United Nations.

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Answers Page 4 - Worksheet 1 1. disagree: To argue or conflict over an issue disable: To incapacitate or cripple discharge: To dismiss or release; matter emitted. disrepair: In a state needing repairs. discontent: To make dissatisfied; agitate 2. Answers will vary.

3. Answers will vary.

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2. unfit: below the required standards for a purpose; not in good physical or mental health untruth: a false statement; erroneous belief unafraid: oblivious of danger, or calm in facing it; free from fear untied: not bound; unlaced 3. Answers will vary.

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3. Answers will vary.

foreground foresee

Page 13 - Worksheet 10 1. suitable: meant or adapted for a use; appropriate for a position or occasion likeable: evoking sympathy; desirous to please enjoyable: affording pleasure or satisfaction breakable: an item that is easily broken; fragile approachable: capable of being easily reached desirable: an item/object that is greatly wanted; worthy of being chosen 2 Answers will vary.

3. Answers will vary.

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2a) inaction b) informal c) immovable 3. inaction: lack of movement; motionless insane: to be considered of unsound mind; mad (coll.) impatient: restless or short of temper under delay or opposition infrequent: not very often, sporadic immoral: not adhering to moral or ethical principles indefinite: not clearly understood or expressed; not precisely determined or fixed impolite: To be rude or ill-mannered in social behaviour to others

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2. Answers will vary.

3. The prefix ‘super’ makes compound words with a base meaning of ‘above’, ‘in excess’.

Page 14 - Worksheet 11 1a) contentment b) amusement c) conference d) performance 2. endurance: the power to withstand hardship or stress; survival or remaining alive equipment: a tool/s suited to a particular purpose establishment: the act of forming something; an organisation formed for a specific purpose; excitement: emotional agitation preceding an event assistance: contributing to fulfilment of a need; aiding or helping; a helpful resource inheritance: something acquired from a past generation; physical attributes acquired genetically involvement: sharing the activities of a group; concerned with another person or activity 3. Answers will vary.

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2a) preheated b) preview c) prepaid d) predate 3. Answers will vary.

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2. remove repaint redraw redo 3. Answers will vary.

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repay revisit

Page 10 - Worksheet 7 1. sub-zero subsoil submarine submerge subset subways subside 2. Answers will vary.

3. A prefix is the preposition or particle placed at the beginning of a word or title to alter its meaning.

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Page 7 - Worksheet 4 1. mistrust misled misuse misplace misname 2. mistreat mislead mismatch misquote mistrial misprint 3. mistimed: timed or recorded incorrectly misprint: print incorrectly; a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failure mistreat: to handle incorrectly; abuse misdirect: to impart incorrect directions; to corrupt morally miscalculate: to judge incorrectly; to err in calculations

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2a) beautiful b) helpful 3. Answers will vary.

c) plentiful d) plateful

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2. itemise: to enumerate or describe objects or experiences personalise: to individualise a style or service magnetise: to make into a magnet; to attract or amaze dramatise: to represent something in a theatrical manner; to add details to

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Page 17 - Worksheet 14 1. useless careless blameless ceaseless thoughtless fearless 2. homeless: without residence, nationality or citizenship sleepless: in a state of alertness; awake pointless: serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being; without point hopeless: an impossible situation without solution; no reason for belief helpless: unable to function; lacking strength or power; defenceless 3. Answers will vary.

Page 25 - Worksheet 22 1. public/private dull/bright exhale/inhale gain/loss increase/decrease here/there 2. inferior unpleasant permanent majority descend senior 3. entrance: allows entry; a movement inward exit: to leave, depart; an opening that permits escape or release legal: established by or founded on law or official policy; accepted rules illegal: prohibited by law or accepted rules normal: something regarded as a normative example; conforming to a standard or pattern abnormal: not typical, usual or regular; nonconformity to accepted norms.

alertness mildness thickness

blindness rudeness toughness

boldness

forgiveness

Page 19 - Worksheet 16 1a) infectious b) mysterious c) glorious d) dangerous 2. fame famous nerve nervous fury furious marvel marvellous joy joyous courtesy courteous 3. continue continuous superstition superstitious suspicion suspicious hazard hazardous

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3. lightness darkness cleverness frankness

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Page 24 - Worksheet 21 1. dusk/twilight: time of day immediately following sunset; a state of dim illumination wicked/bad: morally bad in principle or practise; having undesirable or negative qualities leave/abandon: go forth; give up with the intention of never claiming again 2. accuse/blame courage/bravery odour/smell conquer/win rapid/quick regret/sorrow 3. Answers will vary.

Page 26 - Worksheet 23 1. Doctor latitude example leg before wicket ultra violet ante meridiem avenue unidentified flying object 2. kw JP MP hp USA 3. Answers will vary.

August road

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disastrous

adventure

Page 23 - Worksheet 20 1. clarify: to shed light on; make clear; purify pacify: to appease; to establish peace beautify: to enhance the physical appearance satisfy: content; meet the wishes of; fulfil 2. solidify: to compact, make substantial, concrete classify: to arrange methodically into categories mystify: to bewilder or confuse purify: to remove impurities from; free from sin 3. Answers will vary.

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