Let's solve this suffix worksheet step by step. The task is to choose the correct suffix from the list:
-able, -ed, -ful, -less, -ly, -s to complete each word in the sentences.
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1. Dad bought a new grill that is port______ to take on a picnic.
- "port" +
-able =
portable
✔ *Portable* means something that can be carried easily.
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Answer: portable
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2. The sunset we saw over the mountains was beauti______.
- "beauti" +
-ful =
beautiful
✔ *Beautiful* describes something pleasing to look at.
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Answer: beautiful
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3. SuperGirl was fear______ as she saved the kitty from the tree.
- "fear" +
-less =
fearless
✔ *Fearless* means without fear.
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Answer: fearless
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4. I hammer______ the nail into the piece of wood for my dad.
- "hammer" +
-ed =
hammered
✔ Past tense of "hammer" — indicates an action completed in the past.
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Answer: hammered
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5. Grammy and I like to watch the bird______ fly over the beach.
- "bird" +
-s =
birds
✔ Plural form — more than one bird.
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Answer: birds
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6. Bobby bad______ wanted to ride his skateboard to school.
- "bad" +
-ly =
badly
✔ Adverb form — describes *how* he wanted to ride (very much).
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Answer: badly
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7. The sad, little dog we saw looked like it might be home______.
- "home" +
-less =
homeless
✔ *Homeless* means without a home.
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Answer: homeless
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8. The movie was so funny that we laugh______ until we cried.
- "laugh" +
-ed =
laughed
✔ Past tense — shows the action happened in the past.
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Answer: laughed
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9. Pollution is prevent______ if we all take responsibility.
- "prevent" +
-able =
preventable
✔ *Preventable* means something that can be stopped.
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Answer: preventable
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10. Sue likes to be help______ and clean up her table.
- "help" +
-ful =
helpful
✔ *Helpful* means willing or able to help.
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Answer: helpful
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
portable
2.
beautiful
3.
fearless
4.
hammered
5.
birds
6.
badly
7.
homeless
8.
laughed
9.
preventable
10.
helpful
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📝 Bonus: Choose a suffix and write a sentence using the suffix with a root word.
Example (using -ly):
Sentence: She ran quickly to catch the bus.
- Root word: *quick* → Suffix: *-ly* → *quickly*
Other possible examples:
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-able: This book is readable. (*read* + *-able*)
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-ful: The basket was full of apples. (*full* — already includes -ful)
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-less: The child was careless. (*care* + *-less*)
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-ed: The cake was baked yesterday. (*bake* + *-ed*)
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-s: Cats are playful animals. (*cat* + *-s*)
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✔ All answers are now complete and explained! Let me know if you'd like a printable version or further explanation.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of suffix worksheet 3rd grade.
