Problem:
The task involves adding suffixes to the given words to form new words. The suffixes and their meanings are provided at the top of the worksheet:
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-er: one who
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-ful: full of
-
-less: without
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-est: most
-
-able: can be done
#### Words to complete:
1. eager
2. worthless
3. tallest
4. cheerful
5. double
6. sloe
7. youngest
8. breathable
9. fearless
10. careful
---
Solution:
We will analyze each word and determine which suffix fits logically based on its meaning.
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#### 1.
Eager
- Meaning: Full of eagerness.
- Suffix:
-ful (full of)
- New Word:
Eagerful
---
#### 2.
Worthless
- Meaning: Without worth.
- Suffix:
-less (without)
- New Word:
Worthless (already correct, no change needed)
---
#### 3.
Tallest
- Meaning: Most tall.
- Suffix:
-est (most)
- New Word:
Tallest (already correct, no change needed)
---
#### 4.
Cheerful
- Meaning: Full of cheer.
- Suffix:
-ful (full of)
- New Word:
Cheerful (already correct, no change needed)
---
#### 5.
Double
- Meaning: Can be doubled.
- Suffix:
-able (can be done)
- New Word:
Doubleable
---
#### 6.
Sloe
- Meaning: One who slows.
- Suffix:
-er (one who)
- New Word:
Sloerer
---
#### 7.
Youngest
- Meaning: Most young.
- Suffix:
-est (most)
- New Word:
Youngest (already correct, no change needed)
---
#### 8.
Breathable
- Meaning: Can be breathed.
- Suffix:
-able (can be done)
- New Word:
Breathable (already correct, no change needed)
---
#### 9.
Fearless
- Meaning: Without fear.
- Suffix:
-less (without)
- New Word:
Fearless (already correct, no change needed)
---
#### 10.
Careful
- Meaning: Full of care.
- Suffix:
-ful (full of)
- New Word:
Careful (already correct, no change needed)
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Final Answers:
1.
Eagerful
2.
Worthless
3.
Tallest
4.
Cheerful
5.
Doubleable
6.
Sloerer
7.
Youngest
8.
Breathable
9.
Fearless
10.
Careful
---
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{Eagerful} \\
2. \text{Worthless} \\
3. \text{Tallest} \\
4. \text{Cheerful} \\
5. \text{Doubleable} \\
6. \text{Sloerer} \\
7. \text{Youngest} \\
8. \text{Breathable} \\
9. \text{Fearless} \\
10. \text{Careful}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of suffix worksheet 5th grade.
