π Topic Summary
Suffixes are groups of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning. Knowing common suffixes like -ful, -less, -ly, -er, and -est can help you understand what a word means, even if you've never seen it before! Let's look at some examples: Careful (full of care), Careless (without care), Quickly (in a quick way), Taller (more tall), and Tallest (most tall).
π Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. -ful |
A. Without |
| 2. -less |
B. In a way that is |
| 3. -ly |
C. Most |
| 4. -er |
D. Full of |
| 5. -est |
E. More |
βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using words with the suffixes -ful, -less, -ly, -er, or -est.
The puppy was very ________ (play). It ran around the yard all day. The cat felt ________ (home) without its owner. The turtle moved ________ (slow) across the path. My brother is tall, but my dad is ________ (tall). This is the ________ (big) cookie I've ever seen!
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Think about the word "color." Now, add two different suffixes from the list we learned today to make new words. What do these new words mean, and how do they change the meaning of the original word?
