Suffix- part of word that is placed at the

end of a word to change its meaning.

SUFFIXES MEANING
-ble to be able to
-ful full of
-less lacking, without
tells how something is done or characteristic
-ly
of
-ment the act or state of
-ness the quality of
condition or activity or a person connected
-or
with
 Assignment:
Directions: Fill out the table with the information being
asked. The first one is done for you.

Root Suffi
Word Meaning
Word x
wonderful wonder -ful full of wonder
1. tasteless
2. player
3. successful
4. biker
5. sleepless
 Directions: Choose the correct suffix in the box to
complete each word in a sentence.
-ment -ly -or -ness -less
1. My favorite act______ is Piolo Pascual.
2. My teacher uses a lot of creative_______ in her lessons.
3. Ron knows a lot of things and speaks intelligent_______
about them.
4. There was a lot of excite________ when the new teacher
arrived.
5. The sad, little dog we saw looked like it might be
home_______.