๐ Topic Summary
Suffixes are groups of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning. Understanding common suffixes can help you decode new words and improve your reading comprehension. In this worksheet, you'll practice identifying and using suffixes like -ful, -less, -ness, -able, and -ment.
๐ฃ๏ธ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the following terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Painful |
A. Without hope |
| 2. Hopeless |
B. The state of being kind |
| 3. Kindness |
C. Causing pain |
| 4. Readable |
D. The act of improving |
| 5. Improvement |
E. Easy to read |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following sentences by adding a suffix (-ful, -less, -ness, -able, or -ment) to the word in parentheses:
- The garden was so (beauty) _________ with all the flowers blooming.
- He felt (hope) _________ after failing the test.
- The company announced a major (improve) _________ to its product.
- This water is not (drink) _________.
- Her (kind) _________ made everyone feel welcome.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Explain how understanding suffixes can help you become a better reader and writer. Provide at least two specific examples.