

This Grade 5 worksheet focuses on the correct use of hyphens in prefixes before vowels, such as re-enter and co-operate. It helps students understand when a hyphen is necessary to avoid confusion and ensure correct word formation.
Hyphens are used in certain prefix + vowel combinations to make words clearer and easier to read. For Grade 5 learners, this topic is important because:
1. It prevents misreading of words like reenter and cooperate.
2. It ensures correct spelling and clarity in writing.
3. It builds strong foundational skills in word formation.
4. It helps students apply grammar rules in real writing situations.
This worksheet includes five engaging grammar exercises designed to strengthen word formation and punctuation skills:
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students choose the correct sentence using proper hyphenation in prefixes before vowels.
Exercise 2 – True or False
Students identify whether hyphens are used correctly in given sentences.
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
Students fill each blank with the correct hyphenated word form.
Exercise 4 – Sentence Rewriting
Students rewrite sentences by inserting hyphens correctly in prefix-based words.
Exercise 5 – Paragraph Completion
Students complete a paragraph using correctly hyphenated words to ensure clarity and accuracy.
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice
1. b
2. a
3. c
4. a
5. b
6. a
7. c
8. a
9. b
10. b
Exercise 2 – True or False
1,True
2.False
3.False
4.True
5.True
6.False
7.False
8.True
9.True
10.False
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
1. re-enter
2. co-operate
3. re-enter
4. re-open
5. co-operate
6. re-enter
7. re-open
8. co-operate
9. re-check
10. re-enter
Exercise 4 – Rewritten Sentences
1. The teacher asked Neha to re-arrange the charts neatly.
2. The team will re-organise the event after feedback.
3. The manager will re-assign duties to workers.
4. Kabir will re-edit his project before submission.
5. Anaya needs to re-apply the glue on the model.
6. The editor will re-examine the article carefully.
7. Students must re-adjust their seats during the test.
8. The coach asked players to re-attempt the task again.
9. Rohan will re-enter his password correctly.
10. The staff will re-open the office after lunch.
Exercise 5 – Paragraph Completion
1. re-edit
2. re-check
3. re-write
4. re-organise
5. co-operate
Help your child build strong spelling and grammar skills by mastering hyphen usage in everyday writing.
A hyphen is used when a prefix ends with a vowel and the root word begins with a vowel, such as in re-enter or co-operate.
The hyphen prevents confusion and makes the word easier to read when two vowels come together.
Students can practice by forming new words with prefixes and checking when a hyphen is needed before vowel-starting words.