WorksheetsSuffixes Set 1
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
The suffix -er, like in the word "higher" means-
comparative (comparing to another)
before
not
dis
Read the sentence below.
The teacher taught us how to add and subtract.
Which word has a suffix?
The
teacher
add
subtract
The suffix -er, like in the word, "painter" means
with
full of
one who
to stop
What is the meaning of the suffix, "ous?"
Example:
Movie stars on are famous.
those who are rich
possessing the qualities of/full of
one who is on TV
What is the meaning of the suffix,
"-ful?"
Example:
My teacher was very helpful by explaining the answer.
specifies direction
act or process of helping
full of help
Read the sentence below.
My mom is furious about my bad math grade.
Which word has a suffix?
grade
math
furious
Suffixes are added _____________ of a word.
at the beginning
in the middle
at the end
What is the suffix in the word careful?
-able
-ful
-est
-less
What is the suffix in the word cuter?
-er
-ful
-est
-able
What is the meaning of the suffix -ful in cheerful and thankful?
most
one who
full of
without
What is the meaning of the suffix -er in teacher and swimmer?
without
full of
can be done
one who
What does the word dangerous mean?
more danger
without danger
full of danger
What does the word delightful mean?
full of delight
without delight
more delight
Which of the following uses -er meaning someone who?
louder
player
smaller
kindest
Which of the following uses -er meaning more/comparing?
writer
baker
larger
hottest
Definition: possessing the qualities of
tion
ous/eous/ious
ful
ly
Some people think it is ____________ to jump off rocks into a lake if you don’t know how deep the water is.
dangerous
dangerful
danger
Not all snakes have ____________ venom; some don’t have any venom at all.
poisonful
poisonous
poisoner
