Prefixes 1 SATs Style Questions

KS2Gems has crafted a series of SATs style questions aimed at enhancing students' understanding of prefixes in English grammar. The 'Prefixes 1' set includes five questions that mirror the format of past SATs papers, focusing on the use of prefixes to form antonyms and new words. Each question is designed to test the pupils' knowledge and application of prefixes in various contexts. The resource includes the questions along with the correct answers, which are provided on subsequent slides. This educational tool is ideal for use as a starter activity in the classroom, allowing for both assessment of knowledge and retrieval practice to reinforce learning.

For example, one question explores the meaning of the word 'disappear' when the prefix 'dis-' is added to 'appear', with the correct answer being 'to go out of sight'. Another question challenges students to identify a single prefix that can be added to the words 'perfect', 'polite', and 'possible' to form their antonyms. The answer provided is the prefix 'im-'. Additional exercises involve matching prefixes such as 'il-', 'mis-', 'ir-', and 'dis-' to appropriate root words to create new terms with altered meanings. Moreover, students are asked to decipher the meaning of the prefix 'inter-' in words like 'international', 'interrupt', and 'interfere', with the correct meaning being 'between'. The resource is a valuable component for grammar instruction, aiding students in developing a deeper understanding of how prefixes can modify the meaning of base words.