Morpheme Magic: Suffix -FUL

What is the meaning of the suffix -ful?

• full of, full

• to be able, can do

• state of

• relating to, characterized by

Words that end in -ful are typically which part of speech?

• Nouns

• Verbs

• Adjectives

• Adverbs

The suffix -ful is mostly added to ____________ bases.

(Hint: language of origin)

• Anglo Saxon

• Latin

• French

Which of the following -ful words are spelled correctly?

• bountyful

• beautiful

• plateful

• truthful

Which of the following -ful words are spelled correctly?

• carful

• forgettful

• careful

• bountiful

Select the -ful word that completes the sentence.

When you fill up your plate, you have a ____________.

• bountiful

• beautiful

• plateful

• truthful

Select the -ful word that completes the sentence.

When there is plenty of corn to pick and eat, the corn is ____________.

• plentiful

• truthful

• beautiful

• frightful

Select the -ful word that completes the sentence.

When you see a thing of beauty, you will say it is ____________.

• plentiful

• truthful

• beautiful

• frightful

Which is the correct definition of the word frightful?

• a prolonged amount of talking

• apt or likely not to remember

• existing or yielding in great abundance or a large amount

• very unpleasant, serious, or shocking.

Which is the correct definition of the word earful?

• a prolonged amount of talking

• apt or likely not to remember

• existing or yielding in great abundance or a large amount

• very unpleasant, serious, or shocking.