New Words and Antonyms

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is focused on the use of the suffixes “-less” and “-ful” in the English language. It explains that “-less” means “without,” while “-ful” means “full of” or “characterized by.” Students are tasked with adding these suffixes to a given list of root words to form new words and then to write the antonym of each new word using the opposite suffix. The list includes root words such as “hope,” “care,” and “fear,” among others, which students will transform using the suffixes.

The worksheet teaches students about the concept of antonyms and how the addition of different suffixes to the same root word can produce words with opposite meanings. It illustrates the morphological structure of words and reinforces the understanding that suffixes can significantly alter the meaning of a word. This exercise helps students expand their vocabulary and improve their grasp of word formation in English. By actively forming these antonyms, students also practice recognizing patterns in word construction that are common in English.