Find the Suffix

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to deepen students’ understanding of adjectives that include the suffix “-less.” It lists several “-less” adjectives such as “dustless,” “ashless,” and “colorless,” and provides two blank lines for each word. Students are tasked with writing the meaning of each adjective on the first line, which involves recognizing that “-less” denotes a lack of something. On the second line, they are instructed to identify and write down the suffix “-less,” separating it from the root word.

The worksheet teaches students the meaning of common adjectives that end in “-less,” which typically signify an absence of a particular feature or quality associated with the root word. Through this exercise, students learn to break down words into their root and suffix, helping them to understand how words are constructed in English. It also encourages them to think about the meaning of each root word in contrast to its “-less” form. This activity not only enhances vocabulary but also bolsters spelling and morphology skills by focusing on word parts and their meanings.