Powerful Prefixes: Sub- & Super- for Class 5

This Grade 5 English grammar worksheet helps learners explore the prefixes *sub-* (meaning “under” or “below”) and *super-* (meaning “above” or “beyond”). With activities like matching, true/false checks, fill-in-the-blanks, multiple-choice questions, and sentence writing, students gain confidence in using these prefixes to expand vocabulary and improve sentence construction. The exercises are designed to make word-building fun, practical, and age-appropriate for CBSE learners.

Why Prefixes Matter in Grammar?

1. Teaches learners how prefixes change word meaning. 
2. Builds vocabulary variety for writing and exams. 
3. Strengthens spelling and comprehension skills. 
4. Encourages creative sentence formation with new words. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

🧠 Exercise 1 – Match the Following 
Students match prefix words like *submarine* or *superhero* to their correct meanings. 

✔️ Exercise 2 – True or False 
Learners judge statements about the meanings of prefix words. 

✏️ Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students complete sentences with the correct prefix word. 

🔄 Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Learners select the right option to show correct usage. 

📝 Exercise 5 – Sentence Writing 
Students write their own sentences using words with *sub-' and 'super-'. 

 Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Match the Following 
1. Submarine – underwater vehicle 
2. Subway – underground train 
3. Subsoil – soil below the top layer 
4. Submerge – go under water 
5. Subzero – below zero temperature 
6. Supermarket – very big store 
7. Superhero – person with special powers 
8. Superstar – very famous person 
9. Superfast – very fast person or thing 
10. Superpower – strong special ability 

Exercise 2 – True or False 
1. A 'superhuman' person has less ability than normal. → False 
2. A 'superstrong' rope is very strong. → True 
3. A 'superbright' light shines very dim. → False 
4. A 'superclean' room is extremely dirty. → False 
5. A 'superkind' person is very unkind. → False 
6. To 'subdivide' means to divide into smaller parts. → True 
7. To 'subtract' means to add in math. → False 
8. A 'subtitle' shows words under a video. → True 
9. A 'subclass' is a smaller group inside a class. → True 
10. A 'subgroup' is a small group inside a larger group. → True 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. superactive 
2. superbright 
3. supercool 
4. superlong 
5. superfit 
6. subcontinent 
7. subtitle 
8. subtopic 
9. sublevel 
10. subsection 

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. b) superintelligent 
2. a) superrich 
3. a) supersoft 
4. a) superhot 
5. c) superfun 
6. c) subfield 
7. a) suborder 
8. b) subspecies 
9. c) substation 
10. b) subdivide 

Exercise 5 – Sentence Writing 
Answers may vary. Sample corrections: 
1. The superhero saved the city. 
2. The submarine went deep into the ocean. 
3. We traveled by subway in New York. 
4. Farmers dig into the subsoil for planting. 
5. The train was superfast and reached early. 
6. She is superkind to everyone. 
7. The temperature dropped to subzero last night. 
8. The lamp was superbright in the dark room. 
9. The teacher explained a subtopic in detail. 
10. The hero used his superpower to help people. 

Help your child master prefixes with engaging Class 5 grammar practice. 

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