Matching Meanings

Worksheet Description

This Suffixes worksheet offers an engaging and creative exercise to help students practice using the suffixes “-ful” and “-less” to modify base words and create new words that match specific meanings. Each word provided is accompanied by a meaning, and students are tasked with adding the appropriate suffix (“-ful” or “-less”) to form a word that conveys the given meaning.

By completing this activity, students will strengthen their understanding of how suffixes alter the meaning and function of base words, with “-ful” indicating full of something and “-less” indicating without something. This practice enhances vocabulary skills and language comprehension, as students explore the nuances of word formation through suffixes.

Through this interactive and thought-provoking worksheet, students will gain confidence in their ability to identify and utilize suffixes, leading to improved reading and writing abilities.