Understanding Suffixes and Their Meanings

The video tutorial explores the meanings and uses of the suffixes 'less', 'full', and 'ness'. 'Less' indicates the absence of something, as in 'homeless' or 'worthless'. 'Full' suggests abundance or presence, as in 'colorful' or 'faithful'. 'Ness' turns adjectives into nouns, indicating a state of being, such as 'happiness' or 'darkness'. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding these suffixes to expand vocabulary and provides examples for each. Additional resources are mentioned for further learning.

What is the primary focus of this lesson?

• Studying root words

• Learning about suffixes

• Exploring compound words

• Understanding prefixes

What does the suffix -less signify?

• Full of

• Having

• State of being

• Without

Which word means 'without money'?

• Worthless

• Penniless

• Homeless

• Restless

What does the word 'restless' imply?

• Without rest

• Unable to stay still

• Full of energy

• Lacking concentration

Which word means 'without value'?

• Penniless

• Homeless

• Worthless

• Restless

What does the suffix -ful mean?

• Without

• Lacking

• Full of or having

• State of being

Which word means 'full of color'?

• Graceful

• Faithful

• Colorful

• Plentiful

What does 'faithful' mean?

• Without faith

• Having many colors

• Loyal and trustworthy

• Full of faith

What is the opposite of the suffix -less?

• -ness

• -ed

• -ful

• -ing

What does 'plentiful' mean?

• State of being plenty

• Full of plenty

• Having many

• Without plenty