Suffix Spelling Practice

Front

What is a suffix?

Back

A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

Front

What does the suffix '-ness' mean?

Back

The suffix '-ness' is used to form nouns that indicate a state or quality, such as 'happiness' or 'darkness'.

Front

What does the suffix '-less' mean?

Back

The suffix '-less' means 'without' and is used to form adjectives, such as 'hopeless' or 'fearless'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'the state of being ill'?

Back

illness

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'free from dirt or stains'?

Back

spotless

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'a quantity of something that can be held in a spoon'?

Back

spoonful

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'in a quick manner'?

Back

quickly

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'the state of being good'?

Back

goodness

Front

What is the purpose of using suffixes in words?

Back

Suffixes help to modify the meaning of a word and can change its part of speech.

Front

Can you give an example of a word with the suffix '-ful'?

Back

An example is 'joyful', which means full of joy.