The Suffix Showdown

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 to build accuracy and confidence when working with commonly confused suffixes. Through direct comparison of suffix pairs such as -er vs. -or and -able vs. -ible, students apply morphology rules, spelling patterns, and contextual reasoning to select the correct word form. The activity supports vocabulary precision, decoding skills, and grammatical accuracy in academic writing.

Targeted Skills

• Differentiating Confusing Suffixes (Grades 4-6) – Understand when to use -er vs. -or and -able vs. -ible based on meaning and spelling rules.
• Word Construction & Spelling Patterns – Apply suffix guidelines to build correctly spelled words.
• Morphology & Word Analysis – Analyze how suffix choice affects word structure and usage.
• Vocabulary & Grammar Accuracy – Improve precision in sentence-level word selection.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Developed by educators to address common suffix errors.
• Clear, Structured Practice – Explicit comparisons make subtle rules easier to understand.
• Application-Based Learning – Students apply rules directly to words and sentences.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for literacy centers, small groups, independent practice, homework, or intervention.
• No-Prep Format – Print-and-go worksheet for classroom or homeschool use.

This printable worksheet helps students master tricky suffix choices by breaking down rules and reinforcing them through meaningful practice. By comparing similar endings and applying them accurately, learners strengthen spelling, vocabulary precision, and morphological reasoning. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool environment, this resource supports confident word construction and improved academic language skills.

This worksheet is part of our Suffixes Worksheets collection.