Uncovering Suffixes

Students examine each word, identify its suffix, and explain how that suffix changes the word’s meaning. This encourages learners to become “suffix detectives” by analyzing how endings like -ness, -er, -less, and -ful transform base words into new parts of speech or ideas. The activity supports the development of morphological reasoning as students consider both the structural and semantic shifts caused by suffixes. It reinforces vocabulary comprehension and builds confidence with word analysis.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Meaning Changes from Suffixes

English Language Arts – Structural Analysis of Words

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Interpretation

English Language Arts – Word Formation Skills

This worksheet is part of our Suffixes Worksheets collection.