Groups of Letters

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a vocabulary building exercise that focuses on the understanding and application of the suffixes “-ful” and “-less”. It explains that a suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a root word, provides examples for both “-ful” (full of) and “-less” (without), and then prompts students to write words next to provided meanings that correspond to these suffixes. The meanings listed on the worksheet include phrases such as “full of events” and “without regard”, for which the students must find and write the appropriate word. This approach is designed to help students understand how different suffixes alter the meanings of root words.

The worksheet is teaching students to recognize and use suffixes to form words with specific meanings. By associating the suffixes with their definitions, “-ful” indicating an abundance and “-less” indicating a lack of something, students learn how to modify words to express precise concepts. This task also helps students to expand their vocabulary by thinking of words that fit the given definitions. Moreover, the exercise enhances students’ ability to comprehend and construct words by applying their knowledge of word parts.