Word Study: Word Parts sub-, super-

Master 'sub-' and 'super-' prefixes! Enhance vocabulary with this 5th-grade ELA worksheet.

Word Parts sub-, super- The Latin word parts sub- and super- are prefixes. They are attached to the beginning of a base word and add to the word's meaning.- The Latin prefix sub- means "under," "below," or "near".- The Latin prefix super- means "above" or "beyond."Knowing the meaning of these prefixes can help you determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. For example, knowing that the prefix sub- means "below" can help you conclude that the word subfreezing, which contains the prefix sub- means "below the freezing point." My Turn Read the words in the left column. Then use your knowledge of the prefixes sub- and super- to match the word to its correct definition in the right column. Use a dictionary to confirm your results. subway a railway that is underground superhuman above the ability of most humans subordinate someone beneath someone else in rank supersonic beyond the speed of sound subterranean under Earth's surface superabundant beyond what is needed; too much My Turn Use a dictionary to find one additional word that begins with the prefix sub- and one that begins with super-. sub- super-