Prefix un-: word list
24 words for grades 2 to 3. Prefixes, suffixes, plurals, endings and past tense.
Word parts change a word's meaning or form. Seeing the pattern helps children spell and read longer words.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| unhappy | 3 | 2 |
| unlock | 2 | 3 |
| undo | 2 | 2 |
| unfair | 2 | 2 |
| unkind | 2 | 2 |
| unsafe | 2 | 2 |
| untie | 2 | 3 |
| unpack | 2 | 3 |
| unfold | 2 | 2 |
| unwrap | 2 | 3 |
| unlucky | 3 | 2 |
| uneven | 3 | 2 |
| unclear | 2 | 2 |
| unfit | 2 | 2 |
| unseen | 2 | 2 |
| unusual | 4 | 2 |
| unable | 3 | 2 |
| unfriendly | 3 | 2 |
| unknown | 2 | 2 |
| unlike | 2 | 2 |
| unwell | 2 | 3 |
| uncover | 3 | 2 |
| undress | 2 | 3 |
| unplug | 2 | 3 |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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