suffixes er, est, ly, ful, less, ish, y homework worksheet by Mrs ... - Free Printable

Problem Analysis:

The task involves two parts:
1. Matching suffixes to their meanings.
2. Adding the correct suffix to root words in sentences.

#### Part 1: Matching Suffixes to Their Meanings
We need to match each suffix (`-ly`, `-ful`, `-y`, `-less`, `-ness`) with its corresponding meaning from the options provided.

#### Part 2: Adding Correct Suffixes to Root Words
We need to add the appropriate suffix to the given root words to complete the sentences logically.

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Solution:

#### Part 1: Matching Suffixes to Their Meanings
1. -ly: This suffix is used to form adverbs, indicating "in a particular way."
- Match: E) in a particular way

2. -ful: This suffix means "full of" or "having."
- Match: B) full of; has/have

3. -y: This suffix often indicates a state of being or a characteristic.
- Match: C) a state of being

4. -less: This suffix means "without" or "none."
- Match: A) none; without

5. -ness: This suffix is used to form nouns that indicate an amount or state.
- Match: D) amount of

Answer for Part 1:
- 1. -ly → E
- 2. -ful → B
- 3. -y → C
- 4. -less → A
- 5. -ness → D

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#### Part 2: Adding Correct Suffixes to Root Words
We will analyze each sentence and determine the appropriate suffix for the root word.

1. Always remember to drink your vitamins _________.
- Root word: *regular*
- Context: The sentence suggests a reminder to drink vitamins regularly (in a particular way).
- Suffix: `-ly`
- Answer: regularly

2. Sonny’s science project got damaged because he was _________.
- Root word: *care*
- Context: The sentence implies that Sonny was not careful, leading to damage.
- Suffix: `-less`
- Answer: careless

3. I like Grandma’s chicken pie because it is very _________.
- Root word: *meat*
- Context: The sentence describes a characteristic of the pie, likely referring to its meatiness.
- Suffix: `-y`
- Answer: meaty

4. I was _________ amazed at how the magician made himself disappear.
- Root word: *great*
- Context: The sentence expresses a high degree of amazement.
- Suffix: `-ly`
- Answer: greatly

5. The students in the library are studying _________.
- Root word: *quiet*
- Context: The sentence suggests that the students are studying in a quiet manner.
- Suffix: `-ly`
- Answer: quietly

6. I cried when I saw my dog’s _________ body on the road.
- Root word: *life*
- Context: The sentence refers to the absence of life, implying the dog is dead.
- Suffix: `-less`
- Answer: lifeless

7. The policeman _________ fought the robbers last night.
- Root word: *brave*
- Context: The sentence describes the action of the policeman, emphasizing bravery.
- Suffix: `-ly`
- Answer: bravely

8. Germs are _________ to your body.
- Root word: *harm*
- Context: The sentence suggests that germs cause harm.
- Suffix: `-ful`
- Answer: harmful

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Final Answers:

#### Part 1:
1. -ly → E
2. -ful → B
3. -y → C
4. -less → A
5. -ness → D

#### Part 2:
1. regularly
2. careless
3. meaty
4. greatly
5. quietly
6. lifeless
7. bravely
8. harmful

Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{Part 1: 1-E, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A, 5-D}
}
\]
\[
\boxed{
\text{Part 2: 1-regularly, 2-careless, 3-meaty, 4-greatly, 5-quietly, 6-lifeless, 7-bravely, 8-harmful}
}
\]