Suffixes Ism, Ist, Ity and Ship
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Suffixes Ism, Ist, Ity and Ship" is written for 8th Grade (Ages 13-14), and it covers Common Core L.8.4.B. A 7th grader who is already steady on prefixes & suffixes can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
8th grade grammar worksheet: add ism, ist, ity or ship to words such as scarce and citizen, then write about a town election. Answer key included. Part of our prefixes and suffixes collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Teach one sheet a week and post its meaning box on the wall. Ask students to find one more word with each prefix or suffix in their reading.
What students will practice
- Students will add the suffixes ism, ist, ity and ship to build nouns from base words.
- Students will name the part of speech change, such as adjective to noun.
- Students will use six different nouns in sentences about a town election.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 8th Grade
Standard: Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede).
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FAQ
How do I use this prefixes and suffixes worksheet?
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Teach one sheet a week and post its meaning box on the wall. Ask students to find one more word with each prefix or suffix in their reading.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Add ism, ist, ity or ship to words such as scarce and citizen, then write about a town election. The directions on the page read: In Part A, add the suffix that fits each base word and write the change (adj. An answer key is included.
Can I use this prefixes and suffixes worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade prefixes & suffixes, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What does the prefix hyper mean?
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Hyper means over, as in hyperactive and hypersonic. Its opposite, hypo, means under, as in hypothermia. Greek Prefixes Hyper, Hypo, Para and Syn practices both.
How do suffixes change a word's part of speech?
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Adding a suffix can turn one kind of word into another. Adding ity to scarce makes the noun scarcity, and adding ship to citizen makes citizenship. Students record each change on Suffixes Ism, Ist, Ity and Ship.
What do the prefixes infra and ultra mean?
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Infra means below and ultra means beyond. Infrasonic sound is too low to hear, and ultraviolet light is beyond violet in the spectrum.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 8th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Prefixes & Suffixes |
| Standard | L.8.4.B |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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