Spelling: Prefixes

Name

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Fold back the paper

along the dotted line.
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read
aloud. When you finish
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at
the right to correct any
spelling mistakes.

1.

1. unblock

2.

2. unborn

3.

3. unchain

4.

4. unload

5.

5. unlock

6.

6. recall

7.

7. relearn

8.

8. resell

9.

9. rewash

10.

10. rewind

11.

11. imperfect

12.

12. indirect

13.

13. incorrect

14.

14. illegal

15.

15. overact

16.

16. overheat

17.

17. subway

18.

18. premix

19.

19. preplan

20.

20. supersize

Review Words 21.

21. stone

22.

22. blown

23.

23. lower

Challenge Words 24.

24. interact

25.

25. transmit

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Spelling: Prefixes

Name

unblock
unborn
unchain
unload

unlock
recall
relearn
resell

rewash
rewind
imperfect
indirect

incorrect
illegal
overact
overheat

subway
premix
preplan
supersize

Write a prefix to make a spelling word. Then write the spelling word
on the line. Choose from these prefixes: un-, re-, im-, in-, il-, over-, sub-,
pre-, super.
1.

size

2.

block

3.

learn

4.

heat

5.

correct

6.

perfect

7.

way

8.

legal

9.

mix
chain

11.

wind

12.

act

13.

lock

14.

sell

15.

plan

16.

load

17.

direct

18.

wash

19.

born

20.

call

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Spelling: Prefixes

Name

overact
unlock
incorrect
recall

premix
unchain
subway
unload

rewash
rewind
supersize
indirect

resell
illegal
unblock
overheat

relearn
unborn
preplan
imperfect

Write the spelling words that contain each prefix.

over-

un-

1.

12.

2.

13.
14.

re-

15.

3.

16.

4.
5.

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6.
7.

super17.

im18.

in8.

sub-

9.

19.

pre-

il-

10.

20.

11.

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Spelling: Prefixes

Name

unblock
unborn
unchain
unload

unlock
recall
relearn
resell

rewash
rewind
imperfect
indirect

incorrect
illegal
overact
overheat

subway
premix
preplan
supersize

A. Write the spelling word that belongs with the other words in the
group.
1. improper, impolite,
2. subtitle, submarine,
3. illogical, illegible,
4. indirect, inexact,
5. supermarket, superhighway,
6. overload, overeat,
B. Write the spelling word that matches each definition below.
14. not direct

8. to wind again

15. opposite of load

9. to sell again

16. to stir before

10. to heat too much

17. to wash again

11. to learn again

18. to take the chain off

12. opposite of lock

19. to call again

13. to think ahead of time

20. opposite of block

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7. not born

Spelling: Prefixes

Name
A. Underline the six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Write the
words correctly on the lines.
Its so hot that I think Im going to ovurheat! said Elena to her friend Keisha.
Lets take the subbway instead of walking. We just need to make sure that we get
on the right train so that we dont end up in taking an undirect route.
The girls watched as the train pulled up and the doors began to inlock.
Then they waited for the car to uneload. Once they were inside, they felt the air
conditioning in the car. I cannot reecall a better idea, Elena! Keisha said with a
huge smile.
1.

4.

2.

5.

3.

6.

Writing Activity

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B. Write about a time when you had a great idea. Use at least four words
from the spelling list.

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Spelling: Prefixes

Name
Fold back the paper
along the dotted line.
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read
aloud. When you finish
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at
the right to correct any
spelling mistakes.

1. unblock

2.

2. unborn

3.

3. unchain

4.

4. unload

5.

5. unlock

6.

6. recall

7.

7. relearn

8.

8. resell

9.

9. rewash

10.

10. rewind

11.

11. imperfect

12.

12. indirect

13.

13. incorrect

14.

14. illegal

15.

15. overact

16.

16. overheat

17.

17. subway

18.

18. premix

19.

19. preplan

20.

20. supersize

Review Words 21.

21. stone

22.

22. blown

23.

23. lower

Challenge Words 24.

24. interact

25.

25. transmit

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1.