Word Picker

This suffix word-choice worksheet helps students strengthen vocabulary precision and sentence comprehension by selecting the word with the correct suffix to complete each sentence. Learners compare options such as useless/usefully or brightness/brightless and choose the form that best fits both meaning and grammatical structure, reinforcing how suffixes affect nuance and word function.

Key Learning Objectives

• Skill Focus: Selecting correctly suffixed words based on meaning and grammar
• Critical Thinking Benefit: Builds semantic reasoning and careful comparison of word forms
• Grade-Level Alignment: Supports vocabulary and comprehension development in Grades 3, 4, and 5
• Curriculum Tie-in: Supports suffix-based word meaning, sentence structure, and reading comprehension
• Application Type: Sentence-level word selection integrating morphology with context analysis

Teacher & Parent Features

• Reinforces how suffixes change meaning and grammatical role
• Encourages rereading sentences to confirm precision and clarity
• Ideal for vocabulary lessons, word study units, or independent practice
• Supports decoding and understanding of multisyllabic words
• Builds confidence choosing accurate language in reading and writing
• Suitable for classroom instruction and homeschool learning

This printable suffix worksheet strengthens literacy by helping students make precise vocabulary choices in context. By selecting the correct suffixed word for each sentence, learners improve comprehension, morphological awareness, and confidence using accurate word forms in their reading and writing.

This worksheet is part of our Common Suffix Patterns Worksheets collection.