Suffix Surgery

Students “dissect” each word by identifying its base word and suffix, then explaining how the suffix alters meaning. This analytical exercise allows learners to explore how suffixes modify words to express qualities, states, actions, or agents. It reinforces morphological knowledge and improves vocabulary interpretation. Writing meaning-change explanations helps students articulate the linguistic impact of suffixes, supporting deeper understanding and long-term retention.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Identifying Base Words and Suffixes

English Language Arts – Understanding Derivational Meaning Changes

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Study and Word Breakdown

English Language Arts – Morphological Reasoning

This worksheet is part of our Suffixes Worksheets collection.