Add and Change

Mr. Grill introduces suffixes, explaining how they alter word meanings. He covers common suffixes like 'able', 'ed', 'ful', 'less', 'ment', 'ness', and 'ion', providing examples for each. The lesson emphasizes understanding suffixes to enhance vocabulary and comprehension.

What does the suffix 'able' imply when added to a word?

• Without

• Full of

• Able to be

• In the past

Which suffix indicates that an action occurred in the past?

• able

• full

• ed

• less

What does the word 'joyful' mean when using the suffix 'full'?

• Without joy

• Able to be joyful

• Full of joy

• In the past joy

How does the suffix 'less' change the meaning of the word 'fear'?

• Full of fear

• Without fear

• Able to fear

• In the past fear

What does the suffix 'ment' signify in the word 'accomplishment'?

• Full of

• Without

• Act of or result of

• State of being

What does the suffix 'ness' indicate in the word 'kindness'?

• Full of

• Without

• State of being

• Act of being

Which suffix is used to denote the act of exploring?

• ed

• able

• ion

• less