Suffixes That Build Verbs

Teach the prefix meanings with the first two sheets, then add the verb suffixes. Finish with the academic word sheet, where the box of prefix and suffix meanings works as a reference students can keep.

Add ify, ize, ate or en to base words like simple and solid to build verbs, then use them in sentences. The directions on the page read: In Part A, add one suffix from the box to each base word and write the verb on the line. In Part B, write the Part A verb that best completes each sentence. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 7th 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.

Circum means around, contra means against, sub means under, super means above, ante means before and semi means half. Two sheets here teach these, with words such as circumference, contradict, antebellum and semiannual.

A suffix can change a word's meaning and its part of speech. The suffixes ify, ize, ate and en turn base words such as simple and solid into verbs. Suffixes That Build Verbs also teaches dropping a final silent e or y first.

Split it into a prefix, a root or base word and a suffix, then combine the meanings. Break Down Academic Words Into Word Parts does this with words such as interdependence and deforestation using a box of meanings.