16.04.20 Eng Day 18 Suffix

Suffixes 

A suffix is a letter or group of letters added at the end of a root word, that creates a new word with a different meaning. 

EXAMPLE: 
Root Word      Suffix     New Word
Hope                less           Hopeless
Fear                 less           Fearless
Enjoy               ment          Enjoymnent
Amaze             ment         Amazement

TASK:
Choose the correct suffix for each bold word. 

1. We need some equip from the PE store.

ful           ly             ment


2. Vegetables are full of good . 

less         ness          ly


3. The painting is very colour .     

ly       ful      ness


4. Jim was comfort in his new pyjamas. 

er       less      able 


5. Grace jump on the trampoline.    

ed       y      ment


Now choose a suffix from the stars below and create your own words.

EXAMPLE: I have chosen 'ful' 

Playful 
Powerful 
Cheerful 
Useful 
Painful 
Wonderful