Nouns with -ful

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to practice the use of the suffix “-ful” with various nouns. The worksheet erroneously instructs students to add “-ful” to a list of common nouns, such as “spoon,” “arm,” and “hand,” to create new nouns. However, the suffix “-ful” typically turns nouns and verbs into adjectives meaning “full of” or “characterized by,” rather than forming new nouns. Students are presented with a formulaic approach where they add “-ful” to the base word and write the result on the line provided.

The worksheet seems to intend to teach students about the suffix “-ful” and its function of creating words that describe being “full of” something. However, the directions contain a mistake, as adding “-ful” to the provided base words would typically create adjectives, not nouns. The exercise appears to aim to expand the students’ vocabulary and understanding of how suffixes work, but it may instead lead to confusion due to the incorrect instruction. It is crucial for educators to clarify that “-ful” is used to form adjectives, and to provide accurate guidance on its application.