First Term English Phonics Worksheet (2 )
Unit 4: Be a Smart Eater
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A: Prefixes:
Rule: adding un- or im- to the beginning of a word states the different or opposite meaning of the word.
If the word begins with a ‘p’ or an ‘m’ use the prefix im-, with other words we most
often use the prefix un-. |
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Add the correct prefix.
possible
comfortable
mature
patient
able
important |
Impossible
uncomfortable
___mature
___patient
____able
___important |
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 Listen to your teacher and write the correct prefix (un-/im-) in the passage below.
It is almost ___possible to get along with my little brother. He acts so ___mature most of the time. I know he is young and sometimes I am ___patient but I’m ___able to spend too much time with him without feeling ___comfortable. My parents think the problem is ___important and when he’s older we will not argue. I hope that they are right! |
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B: Prefixes: pre- something we do in advance / re-something we do again
Examples: pre + pay= prepay (pay for it in advance) / re + do = redo (do it again)
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Read the sentences and use the correct prefix in your answer.
1. My teacher said I have to write out my homework again. |
Me too. I have to ___write my homework. |
2. I need to pay for the tickets now or we can’t get on the airplane. |
Okay. You better ____pay it in advance. |
3. The instructions say I have to heat up the oven before I put the chicken in. |
Yes, ____heat the oven to 300C. |
4. I need to take the old shopping bags to Wellcome. Where are they? |
The ___usable shopping bags are in the cupboard. |
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