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KS2 Prefixes Practice Questions

Practise prefixes for the Year 6 KS2 SATs spelling — adding beginnings like un-, dis-, mis-, re-, pre-, anti- and super- to a root word, and understanding how each changes the meaning. Every question is marked instantly with a clear explanation. Free, with no sign-up.

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Question 1

What does the prefix "un-" do to the word "kind"?

Question 2

The prefix "super-" meaning "above" is added to "sede" (an old Latin root meaning to sit). What word is formed, meaning "to replace something older"?

Question 3

Which word uses the prefix "un-" correctly?

Question 4

Which word uses the prefix "mis-" correctly?

Question 5

Which word correctly uses the prefix "re-" to mean "do again"?

Question 6

Write the word formed by adding the prefix "inter-" to "national".

Question 7

Write the word formed by adding the prefix "auto-" to "biography".

Question 8

Which word uses a prefix to mean "under" or "below"?

Question 9

Which word uses the prefix "over-" correctly?

Question 10

Which word uses the prefix "pre-" correctly to mean "before"?

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