Check the Word

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a learning activity centered around choosing the correct adjective with either the suffix “-ful” or “-less” to complete given sentences. The worksheet presents pairs of adjectives that are similar in root but differ in meaning due to their suffixes, such as “thoughtful” and “thoughtless.” Students must read each sentence and decide which of the two adjectives makes sense in the context provided. They indicate their choice by placing a checkmark in the box next to the word they believe is correct.

The educational goal of this worksheet is to strengthen students’ vocabulary and comprehension skills by teaching them to discern between adjectives with contrasting meanings, based on the suffixes “-ful” (meaning “full of”) and “-less” (meaning “without”). It encourages students to pay close attention to the context of each sentence to make an informed decision. This exercise also reinforces the concept that suffixes can drastically change the meaning of a word and how it relates to the sentence it is used in. Ultimately, students practice applying their knowledge of word formation and suffixes in practical sentence completion tasks.