Description
Part 1: Suffix Secrets—What Do They Mean?
A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a root word to change its meaning.
| Suffix | What It Does | Example |
|---|---|---|
| -ful | Means “full of” | joy + ful = joyful (full of joy) |
| -less | Means “without” | fear + less = fearless (without fear) |
| -er | Means “more” or “a person who” | teach + er = teacher (a person who teaches) |
| -est | Means “the most” | tall + est = tallest (the most tall) |
| -ly | Usually changes an adjective to an adverb (“how” something is done) | quick + ly = quickly (in a quick way) |
Part 2: Practice Your Magic Spells
A. Add the Right Suffix
Read each sentence below. Choose the correct suffix.
Suffix Box: -ful, -less, -ly, -er, -est
- My sister is taller ______ than me.
- The firefighter was fearless when she ran into the burning building.
- The rabbit hopped quickly______ across the field.
- That is the bright ______ star in the sky!
- Be careful not to drop the glass vase.
B. Match the Meaning
Draw a line to connect each word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Singer | a. Without a home |
| 2. Homeless | b. In a slow way |
| 3. Slowly | c. A person who sings |
| 4. Wonderful | d. Full of wonder |
| 5. Older | e. More old |
Answer Key (For Parents & Teachers)
Part 2A:
- taller
- fearless
- quickly
- brightest
- careful
Part 2B:
- Singer – c. A person who sings
- Homeless—a. Without a home
- Slowly—b. In a slow way
- Wonderful—d. Full of wonder
- Older – e. More old
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BrookTi Yirga –
The “Words with Various Suffixes Worksheet for Grade 3” book offers targeted practice with suffixes, helping students enhance their vocabulary and spelling skills. Its clear exercises and examples make it a valuable tool for reinforcing language concepts at this grade level.