Word Study

Word Study
 

Word Study
Base/Root
Words
Prefixes Suffixes
Base/Root Words

Roots Dictionary
from TOEFL Vocabulary Workshop

Rooting Out Words
FunBrain game to help practice identifying root/base words

Digger and the Gang: In the Maze
Learn new word parts as you play this game
Common Roots
A helpful list
Greek and Latin Root Words
Another helpful list
BBC Skillwise: Root Words
Lesson, fact sheets, worksheets, quizzes
Vocabulary Building
from UEFAP

PPPST: Base Words & Root Words
Power Points, Games and Lesson Plans from Pete’s Power Point Station
Exercise One
from TOEFL Vocabulary Workshop

Quia: Roots and Prefixes
Flashcards, matching and word search games from Quia

Roots and Their Families, Part 1
From TV411 Online Vocabulary

Roots and Their Families, Part 2
From TV411 Online Vocabulary

Borrowing Game
from The Children’s University of Manchester

It’s Greek to Me!
Learn about Greek influences on the English language.

Jelly Fish
Figure out the prefix, base and suffix to earn jellyfish
Word Parts
language exercises from the Pearson Longman vocabulary website 

Matching Base Words
from englishmedialab.com

Matching Prefixes & Root Words
from englishmedialab.com
Root Words
Factsheet, Quiz and Worksheets from BBC Skillswise

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Prefixes

Prefixes Dictionary
from TOEFL Vocabulary Workshop

Understanding Words: Lesson
Understanding Words: Practice
Lesson and practice activity from Study Zone

A Big WWW
Flashcards about prefixes, suffixes, roots
(Learn 450 word chunks – you can sort them into ones you know and ones you don’t, then review the ones you need to practice again)
BBC Skillwise: Prefixes
Lesson, fact sheets, worksheets, quizzes
Prefixes
A helpful list
English Vocabulary: Prefixes
Another helpful list

The “Un” People
Fun video clip from PBS Kids’ Between the Lions
Prefix and Suffix Dictionary
from Scholastic
Prefixes and Suffixes
from ProProfs SAT Reading Guide
Exercise One
from TOEFL Vocabulary Workshop
Vocabulary Building
from UEFAP
Pre- Words and Definitions
Matching game from First School Years

Prefixes Games
From Study Zone

Short Circuit
Practice prefixes and suffixes with this fun game from Scholastic

Book Buddy
Prefixes and Suffixes game from Harcourt School – Choose 1 or 2 players.

Jelly Fish
Figure out the prefix, base and suffix to earn jellyfish

Prefixes Say Plenty
From TV411 Online Vocabulary

Matching Prefixes
from manythings.org

JigWords: Prefixes
from manythings.org

Crystal Castle 
Prefixes hold the key to building the castle and making it light up (Challenging!)

MatchWord: Prefixes
from manythings.org

Quia: Prefix Skills
Flashcards, matching, concentration and word search games from Quia

Quia: Roots and Prefixes
Flashcards, matching and word search games from Quia

Sly Pig 
Build homes for pigs by unscrambling words (gives the definition of each word)
ESL Prefix Quiz
from English Media Lab
ESL Matching Quiz
from English Media Lab
Prefixes and Root Words Quiz
from English Media Lab

Prefixes Online Crossword
From First School Years

Race to Ramses!
match the prefix and base word

Jeopardy Prefixes 1
from Quia

Building Prefixes
Fun online activity from Oswego School District

Spin to Win
Spark Island sample activity
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Practice with Prefixes #1

Interactive lesson from Wisc-Online

Spelling: Prefixes and Suffixes

from BBC Bitesize

Elementary Prefix Meaning
Match the prefixes to the correct meaning – from vocabulary.il.co

Middle School Prefix Meaning
Match the prefixes to the correct meaning – from vocabulary.il.co
Negative Prefixes
from ESL Quiz
Prefixes and Antonyms Quiz
From First School Years

Divide the Prefix

Divide the prefix from the rest of the word
Prefixes #1
Match each prefix to its meaning
Prefixes #2
Match each prefix to its meaning
Negation
Make each word mean the opposite with the prefixes: -il, -im, and -un
Word Parts
language exercises from the Pearson Longman vocabulary website 
ESL Prefix Quiz
from englishmedialab.com

Matching Prefixes
from englishmedialab.com

Pick the Perfect Word 
fun word game
 from Scholastic (Choose “Test Your Skills” and then “Prefix Poker”)

PPPST: Affixes (Prefixes & Suffixes)
Power Points, Games and Lesson Plans from Pete’s Power Point Station

Adjectives Jeopardy
AWESOME practice game from eslgamesworld.com

Prefixes and Antonyms Quiz
from Potato Skins (First School Years)

Pre- Words and Definitions
online practice from First School Years

Prefixes Online Crosswords
from Potato Skin
s (First School Years)

List of Common Prefixes and their Meanings
from Love To Know
Prefixes
Factsheet, Quiz and Worksheets from BBC Skillswise

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Suffixes

Suffixes Dictionary
from TOEFL Vocabulary Workshop

Suffixes that Create Nouns
from TOEFL Vocabulary Workshop

Suffixes that Create Verbs
from TOEFL Vocabulary Workshop

Suffixes that Create Adjectives
from TOEFL Vocabulary Workshop

Suffixes that Create Adverbs
from TOEFL Vocabulary Workshop

Understanding Words: Lesson
Understanding Words: Practice
Lesson and practice activity from Study Zone

Book Buddy
Prefixes and Suffixes game from Harcourt School – Choose 1 or 2 players.

Short Circuit
Practice prefixes and suffixes with this fun game from Scholastic

Adjectives Jeopardy
AWESOME practice game from eslgamesworld.com
Suffixes
A helpful list
English Vocabulary: Suffixes
Another helpful list
BBC Skillwise: Suffixes
Lesson, fact sheets, worksheets, quizzes
Word Parts
language exercises from the Pearson Longman vocabulary website 
Prefix and Suffix Dictionary
from Scholastic
Suffixes
Factsheet, Quiz and Worksheets from BBC Skillswise

TV411: Suffixes
from TV411 Vocabulary
Exercise One
from TOEFL Vocabulary Workshop
Vocabulary Building
from UEFAP

Suffixes Games
From Study Zone

Fish ‘Em Up!
A fun spelling game from Scholastic

Spelling: Prefixes and Suffixes

from BBC Bitesize

MatchWord: Suffixes #1
“-er” words. From manythings.org

MatchWord: Suffixes #2
“-or” words. From manythings.org

MatchWord: Suffixes #3
“-ment” words. From manythings.org

MatchWord: Suffixes #4
“-ly” words. From manythings.org

MatchWord: Suffixes #5
“-ness” words. From manythings.org

MatchWord: Suffixes #6
“-tion” words. From manythings.org

MatchWord: Suffixes #7
“-ation” words. From manythings.org

Suffixes
Use your knowledge of suffixes to match words to definitions

Flamingo 
Form a flock of flamingos with suffixes -y and -ly

Suffix Matching Game
From the Oswego School District

Jelly Fish
Figure out the prefix, base and suffix to earn jellyfish

Suffixes Make New Words
From TV411 Online Vocabulary

Penalty Shootout
Adding -ing – from First School Years

Sly Pig 
Build homes for pigs by unscrambling words (gives the definition of each word)

PPPST: Affixes (Prefixes & Suffixes)
Power Points, Games and Lesson Plans from Pete’s Power Point Station
Adding -Ed Quiz
from First School Years
Prefixes and Suffixes
from ProProfs SAT Reading Guide
The Suffix -y Quiz
from First School Years

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