Problem Overview:
The task is to match each root word with the appropriate suffix and then write the new words formed in the provided boxes. The goal is to understand how suffixes change the meaning or form of a word.
Steps to Solve:
1.
Understand the Suffixes:
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est: Used to form superlatives (e.g., "biggest").
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ly: Used to form adverbs (e.g., "quickly").
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er: Used to form comparatives (e.g., "bigger").
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less: Used to form nouns or adjectives indicating absence (e.g., "useless").
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ful: Used to form adjectives indicating fullness or abundance (e.g., "beautiful").
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s: Used to form plurals or possessives.
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ed: Used to form past participles or past tense verbs (e.g., "walked").
2.
Match Each Root Word with the Correct Suffix:
-
Root: free
- Suffix:
ly → "freely" (adverb meaning without restraint).
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Root: great
- Suffix:
er → "greater" (comparative meaning larger or more significant).
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Root: grate
- Suffix:
ful → "grateful" (adjective meaning thankful).
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Root: age
- Suffix:
less → "ageless" (adjective meaning timeless or not showing signs of aging).
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Root: work
- Suffix:
s → "works" (plural noun or verb in third-person singular present tense).
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Root: friend
- Suffix:
ed → "friended" (past participle, often used in social media contexts to mean adding someone as a friend).
3.
Write the New Words in the Boxes:
- Match the root words with their suffixes and write the resulting words in the corresponding numbered boxes.
Solution:
#### Matched Pairs:
1.
free + ly → freely
2.
great + er → greater
3.
grate + ful → grateful
4.
age + less → ageless
5.
work + s → works
6.
friend + ed → friended
#### Final Answer:
```
1. freely
2. greater
3. grateful
4. ageless
5. works
6. friended
```
Explanation:
- Each root word was paired with the suffix that logically completes it to form a meaningful word.
- The new words were written in the boxes according to their order in the list.
Final Answer Box:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. \text{freely} & 5. \text{works} \\
2. \text{greater} & 6. \text{friended} \\
3. \text{grateful} & \\
4. \text{ageless} & \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of suffixes worksheet for 2nd grade.
