Suffixes: Adding -ful and -less

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

• Similar to

• Without

• Opposite of

• 'Full of' or 'characterized by'

Give an example of a word with the suffix -ful added to it.

• joyful

• wonderful

• helpful

• colorful

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

• With, full of, having

• Without or lacking the specified thing

• Opposite of, against, anti

• Similar to, like, resembling

Provide an example of a word with the suffix -less added to it.

• thoughtless

• careless

• fearless

• hopeless

If you add -ful to the word 'care', what is the new word?

• careless

• carefree

• careful

• carelessful

If you add -less to the word 'fear', what is the new word?

• fearful

• fearless

• fearfulless

• fearlessness

What is the meaning of the word 'careful'?

• Ignoring details and being sloppy

• Taking precautions and paying attention to details.

• Taking unnecessary risks

• Being reckless and careless

What is the meaning of the word 'fearless'?

• Scared

• Timid

• Without fear or brave

• Anxious

What is the suffix added to the word 'hope' to make it mean 'full of hope'?

• less

• able

• ful

• ness

What is the suffix added to the word 'help' to make it mean 'without help'?

• over

• ful

• un

• less