Suffix Wizards

Worksheet Description

This worksheet invites students to practice morphing root words into adjectives by adding the suffix “-ous.” It presents a list of base words such as “zeal,” “danger,” and “space,” and instructs learners to add “-ous” to create new adjectives. Students are then tasked with integrating these freshly minted adjectives into sentences of their own crafting. The aim is to solidify their understanding of how suffixes alter the meaning and grammatical role of root words.

The purpose of this worksheet is to educate students on the transformative power of the suffix “-ous” in word construction. It encourages them to engage in the creative process of word formation, thereby expanding their vocabulary and grammatical skills. By constructing sentences with the new adjectives, students practice contextualizing words within written language. This exercise not only bolsters their word-building abilities but also enhances their sentence composition and grammatical versatility.