Suffix Sleuth

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a linguistic showdown between two suffixes, “-ly” and “-cy,” which are both commonly used to modify root words. Through a series of sentences, students must choose between adjectives ending in “-ly” and nouns ending in “-cy” to correctly complete the sentences. The worksheet provides examples of each suffix to guide students in understanding how they change the meaning of the root word. By examining the context of each sentence, learners are tasked with determining which suffix forms a word that fits grammatically and contextually.

The objective of this worksheet is to teach students the different functions and uses of the suffixes “-ly” and “-cy” in English. It illustrates how “-ly” typically turns a word into an adverb or an adjective indicating manner, while “-cy” turns a word into a noun indicating a state or condition. This exercise enhances students’ grammatical knowledge and aids in vocabulary expansion. It encourages careful consideration of word forms and their appropriate applications in sentence construction.