Giving Suffix Meaning

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a vocabulary exercise that focuses on words ending with the suffix “-ful”. Students are presented with a list of adjectives, such as “fateful”, “pitiful”, “fearful”, and others, each containing the suffix. The instructions ask students to write the meaning of each word on the first line provided and then to isolate and write the suffix “-ful” on the second line. This task helps students to not only identify the suffix within different words but also to consider and articulate what each word means.

The worksheet aims to teach students the impact of the suffix “-ful” on the meaning of words, which typically implies being ‘full of’ a certain quality or characteristic. It encourages students to analyze the root word and understand how the meaning changes when “-ful” is added. The activity also promotes vocabulary expansion by having students engage with a range of adjectives. Additionally, by identifying the suffix, students learn to deconstruct words into their components, which aids in spelling and word comprehension.