Suffixes -ful -less

A suffix goes _______of a word.

• at the beginning

• at the end 

Look how careful she is holding that baby. 
Being careful means...

• full of care

• without care 

My puppy was very playful with his new bone. 
playful means...

• without play

• full of play

It was wonderful to see my mom when she came home from work. 
wonderful means...

• without wonder 

• full of wonder 

The rainbow is colorful. 
colorful means...

• full of color

• without color

full of

• -est
• -er
• -ful
• -less

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

It was wonderful to see my mom when she came home from work. 
wonderful means...

• need wonder 
• not full of wonder 
• unhappy
• full of wonder 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Identify the suffix in the word beautiful?

• be

• beau

• ful

What is another word for cheerful?

• sorrowful

• joyful

• sleepless

This means sad.

• sorrowful

• joyful

• cheerful