-ous & -ful

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is an engaging educational tool designed to guide students on an adjective adventure, focusing on the suffixes “-ous” and “-ful.” Through illustrated examples and clear definitions, it explains that “-ous” suggests being “full of” or “having” a quality, while “-ful” means “full of” in a literal sense. The students are presented with a series of base words and are tasked with the enchanting job of adding the correct suffix to each to embody the given meanings. The exercise provides examples such as “ambitious” for someone full of ambition and “dutiful” for someone full of duty, setting a clear path for the students to follow.

The worksheet aims to teach students about the function and application of suffixes in English language word formation. It encourages students to analyze and modify root words to create adjectives that convey a specific trait or quantity. This practice supports the expansion of their vocabulary and enhances their understanding of word structures. By engaging with this worksheet, students sharpen their grammatical skills and develop a keen eye for the nuances that different suffixes bring to the meanings of words.