Creating New Meanings

Worksheet Description

The worksheet titled “Root Words and Suffixes” is a linguistic exercise that focuses on the morphological aspect of word formation. It lists ten root words in the first column and then provides three additional columns where students are tasked with adding the suffixes “-s,” “-ed,” and “-ing” to each root word. The activity requires students to transform the root words into new words by writing the plural form, the past tense form, and the present participle form in the corresponding columns. This structure allows students to see how different suffixes change the meaning and grammatical function of the root words.

The educational purpose of this worksheet is to teach students about the flexibility of root words and how they can be adapted to convey different tense aspects or quantities. By practicing the addition of common suffixes, students learn how to construct and recognize various word forms, which is essential for proper verb conjugation and noun pluralization. The activity enhances their understanding of basic English grammar rules and enriches their vocabulary. Furthermore, such exercises support students in developing their spelling skills and understanding of English verb tenses and noun forms.