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Let's solve this suffix worksheet step by step. The goal is to use the correct suffix from the list provided to complete each sentence logically and grammatically.
-ship, -ment, -ly, -ful, -ate, -less, -ing, -ness, -ible, -tion, -er, -ive, -al, -able, -free, -age, -en, -ward
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1. William received a ship____ in the mail this morning.
- "ship" + ? → We need a word that means a document or package sent by mail.
- "shipment" is a common word meaning something shipped.
- ✔ Answer: -ment → *shipment*
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2. Sarah’s new puppy is very care____. He likes to play.
- "care" + ? → We want an adjective describing the puppy as playful and attentive.
- "careful" means cautious or attentive — but that doesn't quite fit with "likes to play."
- Wait — "care" + -ful = "careful" — but again, not matching "likes to play."
- Actually, maybe it's "carefree"? But that would be "-free", which is in the list.
- "Carefree" means without worry — could describe a playful puppy.
- However, "careful" is more about being cautious, not playful.
- Let's reconsider: Is there another option?
- "Care" + -less = "careless" — but that means not careful, which might fit if he’s clumsy, but the sentence says “he likes to play,” so it could be acceptable.
- But “very careless” sounds negative, while “likes to play” is neutral/positive.
- Alternatively, maybe "carefree"? But “carefree” isn’t formed directly from “care” + “-free” — actually, it is: “care” + “-free” = carefree, meaning free from care or worry.
- That fits: a puppy who plays happily without worries.
- ✔ Answer: -free → *carefree*
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3. Jared decided to cre____ a new computer game he could play with all of his friends.
- "cre" + ? → This is likely "create".
- "Create" means to make something new.
- So we need the suffix -ate.
- ✔ Answer: -ate → *create*
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4. Louis like to stay act____ since it is good for his health.
- "act" + ? → We want a word like "active" — meaning physically engaged.
- "Active" = "act" + "-ive"
- ✔ Answer: -ive → *active*
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5. Marissa showed a lot of kind____ towards an elderly woman when she helped her carry her groceries.
- "kind" + ? → We need a noun form of "kind" — kindness.
- "Kindness" = "kind" + "-ness"
- ✔ Answer: -ness → *kindness*
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6. Nicole likes to shop at antique stores. She has a lot of collect____ items.
- "collect" + ? → We want a noun meaning things collected.
- "Collection" is a noun, but here it's modifying "items".
- "Collectible" means something worth collecting — but that's an adjective.
- "Collectibles" are items that people collect.
- But the blank is after "collect", so we're looking for a suffix to turn "collect" into a noun or adjective.
- "Collectible" = "collect" + "-ible" → yes, and it makes sense: *collectible items*.
- ✔ Answer: -ible → *collectible*
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7. Candace wise____ packed an umbrella. She could tell it was going to rain.
- "wise" + ? → We want an adverb describing how she packed — wisely.
- "Wisely" = "wise" + "-ly"
- ✔ Answer: -ly → *wisely*
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8. Oliver didn’t want to go to the dentist. He was afraid it would be pain____, but his dad told him it would be just fine.
- "pain" + ? → We want a word meaning painful.
- "Painful" = "pain" + "-ful"
- ✔ Answer: -ful → *painful*
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9. Noah was learning to drive. His instructor told him he was becoming a good driv____.
- "driv" + ? → We need a noun for someone who drives.
- "Driver" = "drive" + "-er"
- ✔ Answer: -er → *driver*
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10. Leah was travelling to her friend’s house. She had never been there before, and she came to a fork in the road. She had to ask which direc____ to go.
- "direc" + ? → We need a noun meaning direction.
- "Direction" = "direct" + "-ion"
- ✔ Answer: -ion → *direction*
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11. Tara spent a lot of time talk____ to her friend yesterday.
- "talk" + ? → We need a present participle (because of "spend time doing").
- "Talking" = "talk" + "-ing"
- ✔ Answer: -ing → *talking*
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1. -ment → shipment
2. -free → carefree
3. -ate → create
4. -ive → active
5. -ness → kindness
6. -ible → collectible
7. -ly → wisely
8. -ful → painful
9. -er → driver
10. -ion → direction
11. -ing → talking
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| # | Word Base | Suffix | Completed Word |
|---|----------|--------|----------------|
| 1 | ship | -ment | shipment |
| 2 | care | -free | carefree |
| 3 | cre | -ate | create |
| 4 | act | -ive | active |
| 5 | kind | -ness | kindness |
| 6 | collect | -ible | collectible |
| 7 | wise | -ly | wisely |
| 8 | pain | -ful | painful |
| 9 | driv | -er | driver |
|10 | direc | -ion | direction |
|11 | talk | -ing | talking |
✔ All blanks filled using only the given suffixes.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for any specific one!
List of Suffixes:
-ship, -ment, -ly, -ful, -ate, -less, -ing, -ness, -ible, -tion, -er, -ive, -al, -able, -free, -age, -en, -ward
---
Now, let’s go through each sentence:
---
1. William received a ship____ in the mail this morning.
- "ship" + ? → We need a word that means a document or package sent by mail.
- "shipment" is a common word meaning something shipped.
- ✔ Answer: -ment → *shipment*
---
2. Sarah’s new puppy is very care____. He likes to play.
- "care" + ? → We want an adjective describing the puppy as playful and attentive.
- "careful" means cautious or attentive — but that doesn't quite fit with "likes to play."
- Wait — "care" + -ful = "careful" — but again, not matching "likes to play."
- Actually, maybe it's "carefree"? But that would be "-free", which is in the list.
- "Carefree" means without worry — could describe a playful puppy.
- However, "careful" is more about being cautious, not playful.
- Let's reconsider: Is there another option?
- "Care" + -less = "careless" — but that means not careful, which might fit if he’s clumsy, but the sentence says “he likes to play,” so it could be acceptable.
- But “very careless” sounds negative, while “likes to play” is neutral/positive.
- Alternatively, maybe "carefree"? But “carefree” isn’t formed directly from “care” + “-free” — actually, it is: “care” + “-free” = carefree, meaning free from care or worry.
- That fits: a puppy who plays happily without worries.
- ✔ Answer: -free → *carefree*
---
3. Jared decided to cre____ a new computer game he could play with all of his friends.
- "cre" + ? → This is likely "create".
- "Create" means to make something new.
- So we need the suffix -ate.
- ✔ Answer: -ate → *create*
---
4. Louis like to stay act____ since it is good for his health.
- "act" + ? → We want a word like "active" — meaning physically engaged.
- "Active" = "act" + "-ive"
- ✔ Answer: -ive → *active*
---
5. Marissa showed a lot of kind____ towards an elderly woman when she helped her carry her groceries.
- "kind" + ? → We need a noun form of "kind" — kindness.
- "Kindness" = "kind" + "-ness"
- ✔ Answer: -ness → *kindness*
---
6. Nicole likes to shop at antique stores. She has a lot of collect____ items.
- "collect" + ? → We want a noun meaning things collected.
- "Collection" is a noun, but here it's modifying "items".
- "Collectible" means something worth collecting — but that's an adjective.
- "Collectibles" are items that people collect.
- But the blank is after "collect", so we're looking for a suffix to turn "collect" into a noun or adjective.
- "Collectible" = "collect" + "-ible" → yes, and it makes sense: *collectible items*.
- ✔ Answer: -ible → *collectible*
---
7. Candace wise____ packed an umbrella. She could tell it was going to rain.
- "wise" + ? → We want an adverb describing how she packed — wisely.
- "Wisely" = "wise" + "-ly"
- ✔ Answer: -ly → *wisely*
---
8. Oliver didn’t want to go to the dentist. He was afraid it would be pain____, but his dad told him it would be just fine.
- "pain" + ? → We want a word meaning painful.
- "Painful" = "pain" + "-ful"
- ✔ Answer: -ful → *painful*
---
9. Noah was learning to drive. His instructor told him he was becoming a good driv____.
- "driv" + ? → We need a noun for someone who drives.
- "Driver" = "drive" + "-er"
- ✔ Answer: -er → *driver*
---
10. Leah was travelling to her friend’s house. She had never been there before, and she came to a fork in the road. She had to ask which direc____ to go.
- "direc" + ? → We need a noun meaning direction.
- "Direction" = "direct" + "-ion"
- ✔ Answer: -ion → *direction*
---
11. Tara spent a lot of time talk____ to her friend yesterday.
- "talk" + ? → We need a present participle (because of "spend time doing").
- "Talking" = "talk" + "-ing"
- ✔ Answer: -ing → *talking*
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✔ Final Answers:
1. -ment → shipment
2. -free → carefree
3. -ate → create
4. -ive → active
5. -ness → kindness
6. -ible → collectible
7. -ly → wisely
8. -ful → painful
9. -er → driver
10. -ion → direction
11. -ing → talking
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Summary Table:
| # | Word Base | Suffix | Completed Word |
|---|----------|--------|----------------|
| 1 | ship | -ment | shipment |
| 2 | care | -free | carefree |
| 3 | cre | -ate | create |
| 4 | act | -ive | active |
| 5 | kind | -ness | kindness |
| 6 | collect | -ible | collectible |
| 7 | wise | -ly | wisely |
| 8 | pain | -ful | painful |
| 9 | driv | -er | driver |
|10 | direc | -ion | direction |
|11 | talk | -ing | talking |
✔ All blanks filled using only the given suffixes.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for any specific one!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of suffix worksheets.
