Suffixes

What is the meaning of the suffix -less?

What is the meaning of the suffix -er?

What is the meaning of the suffix -ful?

What is the meaning of the suffix -est?

For each word part, write the base word, suffix, and the meaning of the word.

hopeless

(a)  

For each word part, write the base word, suffix, and the meaning of the word.

taller

(a)  

For each word part, write the base word, suffix, and the meaning of the word.

smartest

(a)  

For each word part, write the base word, suffix, and the meaning of the word.

teacher

(a)  

For each word part, write the base word, suffix, and the meaning of the word.

restful

(a)  

Choose one of the word parts in the chart above and use the word in a complete sentence.