Vocab A - Lesson 8, Day 2

Lesson 8: Suffixes
Day 2: Multiplier
-able and -y

VA L8 - Day 2

• create/build new words using suffixes and base words.

• ​sort words based on whether or not they have a suffix.

Learner's will:

Review the Suffixes

-able = able, can do


-y = characterized by

Multiple Choice

What does curly have to do with "characterized by"?

• Curly 'refers to' a straight hairstyle.

• Curly means 'characterized by' curls.

• Curly is a 'term for' smooth textures.

• Curly means 'lacking in' volume.

Word Building

Categorize

Options (12)

bill

catch

like

love

work

cloud

creak

curl

earth

fish

luck

push

There are BASE WORDS in the answer bank. Put the base words in the column with the suffix to make new words. The number of base words you need in each column is beside the suffix.

-able (5)

-y (7)

Suffix or Not a Suffix

Remember....

Not every word uses a suffix, even if you see the right combo of letters...

cABLE


spY

Categorize

Options (18)

billABLE

workABLE

catchABLE

suitABLE

pushY

cloudY

fishY

creakY

luckY

loveABLE

likeABLE

curlY

stABLE

fABLE

prY

plY

gABLE

frY

Directions: Place the words in the "Suffix" column or "Not a Suffix" column.

Suffix (12)

Not a Suffix (6)

Practice

Draw

​ DIRECTIONS: Using your knowledge of the suffixes, circle the correct answer to each question using the drawing tools.