Vocabulary Worksheet · Grades 4–7
Hypocorisms Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 4-7 on hypocorisms. Students learn how affectionate nicknames form from longer names, give the longer name for eight nicknames, and answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Vocabulary
Grades
Grades 4–7
Skill Focus
Hypocorisms, word origins
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A hypocorism is an affectionate nickname, usually a shorter or friendlier form of a longer name. This worksheet teaches how nicknames form and has students match nicknames to their longer names.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box explains the idea with examples. Section A has eight nicknames. Section B on page 2 has four short questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Word Origins and Prefixes and Suffixes worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review how nicknames form.
Write the longer name for each nickname in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Word Origins Worksheet for more practice.
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Hypocorisms Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 4-7 on hypocorisms. Students learn how affectionate nicknames form from longer names, give the longer name for eight nicknames, and answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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