Explanation:
We need to add either
-ly or
-ful to each base word to make a real, correct English word.
Let’s go one by one:
1)
loud
→ *loudly* = correct (adverb meaning “in a loud way”)
→ *loudful* = not a real word
✔ Choose:
ly
2)
thank
→ *thankly* = not a real word
→ *thankful* = correct (adjective meaning “feeling gratitude”)
✔ Choose:
ful
3)
harm
→ *harmlly* = no such word
→ *harmful* = correct (means “causing harm”)
✔ Choose:
ful
4)
bad
→ *badly* = correct (adverb: “in a bad way”)
→ *badful* = not a word
✔ Choose:
ly
5)
care
→ *carely* = not a word
→ *careful* = correct (means “showing care”)
✔ Choose:
ful
6)
sad
→ *sadly* = correct (adverb: “in a sad way”)
→ *sadful* = not a word
✔ Choose:
ly
7)
joy
→ *joyly* = not a word
→ *joyful* = correct (means “full of joy”)
✔ Choose:
ful
8)
color
→ *colorly* = not a standard word (rare/archaic; not used in modern English)
→ *colorful* = correct (means “having many colors” or “vivid”)
✔ Choose:
ful
Double-check all:
1) loudly ✔
2) thankful ✔
3) harmful ✔
4) badly ✔
5) careful ✔
6) sadly ✔
7) joyful ✔
8) colorful ✔
All are common, correct English words.
Final Answer:
1) ly
2) ful
3) ful
4) ly
5) ful
6) ly
7) ful
8) ful
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of suffix ly and ful worksheet.
