Y3
GPS
Free Root Words Prefixes and Suffixes Prior Learning
Worksheet
Y3
GPS
Free Root Words Prefixes and Suffixes Prior Learning
Worksheet
Use this Year 3 root words, prefixes and suffixes prior learning worksheet to help children consolidate their understanding of using the suffixes er, ness and ment before moving onto using prefixes and suffixes with root words. With three varied fluency and three application and reasoning questions, there is something for everyone!
Use this worksheet as an assessment tool, individually or in small groups or as part of an intervention group. An answer sheet is provided.
Curriculum Objectives
- Formation of nouns using suffixes such as –ness, –er and by compounding [for example, whiteboard, superman] / Formation of adjectives using suffixes such as –ful, –less (A fuller list of suffixes can be found in the year 2 spelling section in English Appendix 1) / Use of the suffixes –er, –est in adjectives / Terminology for pupils: compound / Terminology for pupils: suffix
