Classify Parts of Speech

Worksheet Description

This worksheet centers on the use of the suffix “-y” and its role in transforming root words into new words, primarily adjectives or abstract nouns. Students are provided with a list of root words and are instructed to add “-y” to each one, thereby creating a new word. They must then identify the part of speech of the newly formed word, which requires an understanding of both the original and the transformed word. The inclusion of an image of a character thinking implies the worksheet aims to provoke thought and analysis.

The purpose of this worksheet is to educate students on the morphological process of forming adjectives and abstract nouns by adding the suffix “-y” to base words. It aims to enhance the students’ vocabulary by showing them how to modify existing words to express different qualities or states of being. The task of identifying the part of speech encourages students to think critically about how the addition of “-y” changes the function of a word within language. Furthermore, this exercise provides insight into the flexibility and richness of English word formation, allowing for a deeper understanding of grammar and vocabulary.