-ful and -less

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is focused on teaching the use and meaning of the suffixes “-ful” and “-less”. It contrasts the suffix “-ful,” which means “full of,” with the suffix “-less,” which means “without.” Two illustrated examples are provided: “Pogo is a cheerful cat, full of cheer,” and “Rollo is a careless cat, without care.” Students are directed to add the correct suffix to a list of root words to create new words that match the meanings provided, such as “full of fear” or “without use.”

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to correctly apply the suffixes “-ful” and “-less” to base words to convey opposite meanings. By completing this exercise, students learn to form adjectives that either express the presence of a quality with “-ful” or the absence of a quality with “-less.” This activity helps to expand their vocabulary and aids in understanding how suffixes can entirely change the meaning of a word. Furthermore, it enhances their comprehension of word structure and the nuances in word meanings.