Matching Meanings

Worksheet Description

This worksheet introduces the suffix “-less” and its meaning of “without” to students through a series of words that need to be completed. An example is provided where the word “thoughtless” is explained as “Anne is without thought.” The students are then given a list of base words such as “job,” “joy,” and “love,” and they must add the suffix “-less” to each to create a new word that matches the meaning provided in the adjacent column, which describes the absence of the base word.

The worksheet is designed to teach students about the suffix “-less” and how it can be used to form new words that express a negation or absence of the base word. It aims to enhance the students’ vocabulary by introducing them to a variety of words that can be modified with “-less.” This activity also helps to develop an understanding of how suffixes can change the meaning of a word and assists students in recognizing patterns in word formation. Moreover, the task encourages students to consider the concept of absence in various contexts, as they apply the suffix to different root words.