Root words and Suffixes

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Writing: Suffixes

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A SUFFIX is added AFTER a ROOT WORD to make a new word. 

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Ex:

• -ful = full of

• -er = makes it a person who does that action

• - less = without

Multiple Choice

The word HOPEFUL means....

• a person who has hope

• full of hope

• without hope

Open Ended

Write a word that means "full of thanks"

Fill in the Blank

_____________ is a word that means "full of color."

If you add the suffix "er" to a verb, you get the person who does that action.

play + er = player

Multiple Choice

A person who shops is a ...

• caller

• shopper

• storer

• giver

Open Ended

What's another word with the suffix "er"?

Multiple Choice

What does the word HOPELESS mean?

• full of hope

• a person who has hope

• without hope

Open Ended

Write a word that means WITHOUT a friend.

Multiple Choice

Which word means without a spot?

• spotful

• respot

• spotter

• spotless