Creating Adjectives

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is focused on the morphological skill of forming adjectives from nouns by adding the suffix “-y”. It presents a list of nouns, and the task is to transform each noun into an adjective by appending the suffix “-y”. The activity is straightforward, requiring the student to write the new adjective form in the space provided next to each noun. This reinforces not only the spelling changes that occur with the addition of “-y” but also the change in the part of speech.

The objective of the worksheet is to teach students how the addition of a suffix can change a noun into an adjective, which can then be used to describe something in more detail. It helps students understand how adjectives derived from nouns can convey a quality or characteristic of the noun. By converting nouns to adjectives, students enhance their vocabulary and gain practice in recognizing and using different parts of speech. This skill is crucial for descriptive writing and for expanding one’s ability to express nuanced ideas.