Words and Meanings

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a matching exercise where students are presented with a list of adjectives ending in the suffix “-less” and corresponding definitions on the opposite side. The task for the students is to draw lines connecting each word to its correct meaning. The words and meanings are not initially paired correctly; for example, “boneless” is not matched with its true definition “without bones,” but instead incorrectly with “without light.” Students must use their knowledge of the words’ meanings to match them correctly.

The purpose of this worksheet is to test and enhance students’ understanding of adjectives that end with “-less,” which indicates the absence of something described by the root word. It helps students to pay attention to the semantic meaning of the suffix and to apply their knowledge to deduce the correct meaning of each word. This exercise encourages critical thinking as students must analyze and correct the mistaken pairings. Additionally, it reinforces vocabulary skills, as students learn and consolidate the meanings of less common “-less” adjectives.