The Lively Suffix Sprint

Worksheet Description

This worksheet invites students to embark on a vocabulary adventure, focusing on words that end with the suffix “-ly.” The task set before them is twofold: firstly, to explore the meanings of common adverbs ending in “-ly” and, secondly, to identify the suffix in each given word. The worksheet provides a list of adverbs, each requiring a definition that captures its unique essence when used in language. Through this engaging activity, students are guided to recognize patterns in word formation and to expand their understanding of how suffixes function.

The purpose of this worksheet is to reinforce students’ knowledge of adverbs, particularly those that end with the suffix “-ly,” which typically converts adjectives into adverbs or forms adverbs naturally. It aims to enhance the students’ vocabulary by encouraging them to define each word, therefore deepening their comprehension of the words’ applications. Additionally, by isolating the suffix, students gain insight into the structure of English words and how suffixes modify meaning and word class. This worksheet is an effective tool for consolidating the students’ grasp of suffixes and their role in adverb creation.