Building New Words With a Suffix

Mrs. Taylor introduces suffixes and demonstrates how they change the meaning of base words. She explains suffixes like -ful, -less, -ly, -er, and others, using examples to show how they form new words. The video includes a grammar challenge to identify suffixes in a story and a STEM activity to build a card tower, emphasizing problem-solving and creativity.

What is the primary function of a suffix in word formation?

• To remove letters from a word

• To create a new language

• To change the tense of a verb

• To alter the meaning of a base word

What does the word 'thankful' mean?

• Without odor

• Full of thanks

• Full of joy

• Without fear

Which word means 'without meat'?

• Joyful

• Careful

• Meatless

• Fearless

How can you create antonyms using suffixes?

• By removing the suffix

• By changing the suffix

• By changing the base word

• By adding a prefix

What type of word is 'friendly'?

• Verb

• Adverb

• Adjective

• Noun

What does the suffix -er indicate in job titles?

• A tool used for a task

• A place where something happens

• A person who performs an action

• A time when something occurs

Which suffix is used to form superlative adjectives?

• -ly

• -est

• -er

• -ful

What is the purpose of the STEM challenge in the video?

• To build a house

• To learn about different card games

• To encourage problem-solving and creativity

• To practice math skills

What shape is formed by folding index cards in half during the STEM challenge?

• Circle

• Square

• Triangle

• Rectangle

What is a key benefit of participating in STEM projects?

• They are always easy to complete

• They have only one solution

• They require no materials

• They encourage multiple problem-solving approaches