Word Builders in Action: Mastering Prefixes Mis- and Dis- for Class 4 

This Grade 4 grammar worksheet introduces students to the important prefixes “mis-” and “dis-”, helping them understand how these word parts change meanings. Through engaging and structured activities, learners explore how prefixes can express incorrect actions, opposites, or negative meanings in everyday vocabulary.

Why Prefixes Matter in Grammar?

 Prefixes play a key role in vocabulary development and comprehension. For Grade 4 learners, this topic is essential because: 
1. Prefixes help students decode unfamiliar words easily. 
2. They show how meanings can change with small additions. 
3. They improve reading comprehension and spelling accuracy. 
4. They support clearer and more precise communication.

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five engaging exercises designed to strengthen understanding of prefixes “mis-” and “dis-”:

Exercise 1 – True or False 
Students identify correct and incorrect statements about prefixes and their meanings, building conceptual clarity.

Exercise 2 – Sort the Words 
Learners categorize base words under the correct prefix “mis-” or “dis-”, improving word association and usage.

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students form correct words using prefixes to express opposites or incorrect actions.

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Learners choose the correct prefixed word based on meaning, reinforcing understanding through options.

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
Students rewrite sentences using appropriate prefixed words, applying their knowledge in context.

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – True or False 
1. True 
2. False 
3. True 
4. True 
5. False 
6. False 
7. True 
8. False 
9. False 
10. True 

Exercise 2 – Sort the Words 
mis-: misread, misjudge, misplace, misinform, mislead, misbehave 
dis-: disrespect, disorder, disqualify, disconnect, dislike, discourage, disapprove, disable, dismatch 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. disagree 
2. misunderstand 
3. dishonest 
4. misuse 
5. disconnect 
6. misbehave 
7. misspell 
8. disappear 
9. misjudge 
10. disable 

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. dishonest 
2. disagree 
3. disappear 
4. misbehave 
5. misunderstand 
6. dislike 
7. disobey 
8. distrust 
9. disconnect 
10. misinform 

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
1. Manish misunderstood it. 
2. Neha misguided us. 
3. He mistrusted the person. 
4. She misheard the name. 
5. The package was misplaced. 
6. He misbehaved. 
7. The actor misjudged the audience’s reaction. 
8. They misplaced the files. 
9. The manager distrusted the new employee. 
10. He disbelieved the rumor. 

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