Suffix Sleuths: -ful, -less, and -y

Which word means "full of joy"?

• Joyless

• Joyful

• Joyy

• Joy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What does the word "hopeless" mean?

• Full of hope

• Without hope

• Looks like hope

• Made of hope

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

If I add -y to the end of "cloud," what new word do I make?

• Cloudful

• Cloudless

• Cloudy

• Cloud

Tags

CCSS.RF.K.2E

Which word means "without fear"?

• Fearful

• Fearless

• Feary

• Fear

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Choose the word that has a -ful suffix.

• Playful

• Hopeless

• Sunny

• Sleep

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What is the meaning of the word "cheerful"?

• Without cheer

• Looks like cheer

• Full of cheer

• Made of cheer

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

If you add -less to the word "end," what is the new word?

• Endful

• Endy

• Endless

• End

Which word describes something that looks like a star?

• Starful

• Starless

• Star

• Starry

What does the suffix -y usually mean when added to a word?

• Without

• Full of

• Looks like or characteristic of

• Made of

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The room was so quiet, it felt _____."

• Noiseful

• Noiseless

• Noisy

• Noise