Changing Roots

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is an educational tool for learning how to create adjectives by adding the suffix “-ful” to various root words. It lists a column of root words, such as “fear,” “will,” and “help,” alongside a corresponding column that describes what each word would mean when “-ful” is added to it, like “full of fear,” “full of will,” and “full of help.” Students are instructed to add the suffix “-ful” to each root word to form a new word that fits the given meaning, and write this new word in the space provided. This exercise enables students to actively engage in the process of word formation.

The worksheet is intended to teach students about the suffix “-ful” and how it can transform root words into adjectives that express a quantity or presence of a certain attribute. It encourages students to recognize and understand the pattern of how adjectives can be formed from nouns or verbs by adding a suffix. This activity helps to expand students’ vocabulary by familiarizing them with common adjectives that are used in everyday language. Additionally, it aids in developing their spelling skills and understanding of word construction in English.