the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes

a letter or group of letters added to the start of a root word to change its meaning

Spelling words with the prefixes "de-", "re-", "sub-" and "super-"

English

In this unit, pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions used with prefixes meaning 'not’ and the spelling of homophones and homonyms.  In 'Verb and adjectives suffixes’, pupils learn verb and adjective suffixes.

In ‘More suffixes and silent letters’, pupils learnt spelling and grammar conventions used with the suffixes -ly, -ful and -less. In this unit, pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions used with prefixes meaning 'not’ and the spelling of homophones and homonyms.

Prefixes, homonyms and homophones

What does the prefix de- usually mean?  Example words are 'deflate' or 'decompose'.

What does the prefix re- usually mean? Example words are 'recycle' or 'replay'.

What does the prefix sub- usually mean?  Example words are 'subheading' or 'submarine.'

What does the prefix super- usually mean?  Example words are 'supermarket' or 'superhero.'

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence:  The party was a real **dilite**!

Write the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence:  The helper will **gide** you around the museum.

What does the prefix un- usually mean? Such as words like 'unfriendly' or 'unkind'.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The puddles are **dissapeering** in the sun.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: My friend and I **dissaggreed** about what game to play.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence:  I **reesintly** went to the dentist.

Starter Quiz