IXL | Use words with prefixes and suffixes

Complete the sentence with the right prefix.

Mom paid for the circus before we went.

Mom

pre

for the circus.

pre

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Complete the sentence with the right prefix.

Mom paid for the circus before we went.

Mom

pre

for the circus.

pre

A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word to make a new word.

re + do = redo

A suffix can be added to the end of a word to make a new word.

help + ful = helpful

Knowing the meaning of a prefix or suffix can help you tell the meaning of a word.

The prefix pre- means before.

The prefix re- means again.

The prefix un- means not or the opposite of.

The suffix -ful means full of.

The suffix -less means without.

Look at the first sentence.

Mom paid for the circus before we went.

Prepaid is another way to say paid before. Complete the second sentence with pre-.

Mom prepaid for the circus.

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