-mis/-dis
This prefix means "not" or "wrong." Give an example word that uses this prefix and explain its meaning.
What is misplace?
These endings often turn verbs into nouns showing an action or result. Give one example with -tion.
What is action or creation, etc.?
What does the suffix -ive usually do to a word? Give one example.
what is forms an adjective meaning "having the nature of "
Turn this verb into a word with mis- to show doing something the wrong way: "spell."
What is misspell?
Change the verb "decide" into the noun that shows the result of deciding
What is decision?
Turn the noun "create" into the adjective meaning "full of creativity."
What is creative?
Choose the correct prefix (mis- or dis-) to complete the sentence and write the new word: "When you _____agree with someone, you have different opinions."
Fill in the blank with the correct ending (-tion or -sion): When the loud noise started, there was great confuse_____.
What is confusion?
Choose the correct ending to complete the adjective: The machine is ____ (descrip___).
What is descriptive?
Explain the difference in meaning between misread and disrespect. Use both in a sentence.
misread = read incorrectly; disrespect = show no respect. Example sentence: "I misread the sign, and I showed disrespect when I interrupted the speaker."
Explain why "educate" becomes education and not educasion.
The correct suffix is −tion and spelling follows the root "educate" → remove -ate, add −ation→ education.
Explain the difference between active and attractive in meaning and use each in a sentence appropriate for 4th grade.
Answer: active = doing things (He is active at recess). attractive = pleasing to look at or appealing (The colorful poster is attractive
Create a short three‑sentence story that correctly uses two different words with mis- and two different words with dis-. Underline the affixed words.
Teacher check for correct spelling.
Using the following three root verbs, convert them to nouns using the correct -tion or -sion ending.
inform
decide
explode
What is information?
What is decisions?
What is explosion?
Using these five base words, convert them into adjectives using -ive or -tive, then write one sentence that uses two of those adjectives correctly.
create, describe, select, protect, imagine
Example answers: create→creative, →descriptive, select→selective, protect→protective, imagine→imaginative.