Vocabulary Worksheet · Grades 6–9
Back-Formation Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 6-9 on back-formation. Students learn how a new, shorter word is made by removing a suffix-looking part from a longer word – and how that differs from clipping – then back-form eight words and answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Vocabulary
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
Back-Formation, word formation
Lesson Length
25 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Back-formation makes a new, usually shorter, word by removing a part that looks like a suffix from a longer word that came first, such as edit from editor or donate from donation. This worksheet teaches the process and how it differs from clipping, which simply shortens a word.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box explains back-formation and contrasts it with clipping. Section A asks students to back-form eight words or name the process. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with the Prefixes and Suffixes and Word Roots worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and the difference between back-formation and clipping.
Back-form each word in Section A on page 1 or name the process.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Prefixes and Suffixes Worksheet for more word study.
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Back-Formation Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 6-9 on back-formation. Students learn how a new, shorter word is made by removing a suffix-looking part from a longer word – and how that differs from clipping – then back-form eight words and answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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