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Suffixes Set 1

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

The suffix -er, like in the word "higher" means-

a)

comparative (comparing to another)

b)

before

c)

not

d)

dis

2.

Read the sentence below.

The teacher taught us how to add and subtract.

Which word has a suffix?

a)

The

b)

teacher

c)

add

d)

subtract

3.

The suffix -er, like in the word, "painter" means

a)

with

b)

full of

c)

one who

d)

to stop

4.

What is the meaning of the suffix, "ous?"

Example:

Movie stars on are famous.

a)

those who are rich

b)

possessing the qualities of/full of

c)

one who is on TV

5.

What is the meaning of the suffix,

"-ful?"


Example:

My teacher was very helpful by explaining the answer.

a)

specifies direction

b)

act or process of helping

c)

full of help

6.

Read the sentence below.

My mom is furious about my bad math grade.

Which word has a suffix?

a)

grade

b)

math

c)

furious

7.

Suffixes are added _____________ of a word.

a)

at the beginning

b)

in the middle

c)

at the end

8.

What is the suffix in the word careful?

a)

-able

b)

-ful

c)

-est

d)

-less

9.

What is the suffix in the word cuter?

a)

-er

b)

-ful

c)

-est

d)

-able

10.

What is the meaning of the suffix -ful in cheerful and thankful?

a)

most

b)

one who

c)

full of

d)

without

11.

What is the meaning of the suffix -er in teacher and swimmer?

a)

without

b)

full of

c)

can be done

d)

one who

12.

What does the word dangerous mean?

a)

more danger

b)

without danger

c)

full of danger

13.

What does the word delightful mean?

a)

full of delight

b)

without delight

c)

more delight

14.

Which of the following uses -er meaning someone who?

a)

louder

b)

player

c)

smaller

d)

kindest

15.

Which of the following uses -er meaning more/comparing?

a)

writer

b)

baker

c)

larger

d)

hottest

16.

Definition: possessing the qualities of

a)

tion

b)

ous/eous/ious

c)

ful

d)

ly

17.

Some people think it is ____________ to jump off rocks into a lake if you don’t know how deep the water is.

a)

dangerous

b)

dangerful

c)

danger

18.

Not all snakes have ____________ venom; some don’t have any venom at all.

a)

poisonful

b)

poisonous

c)

poisoner