Suffix Addition

Are you ready for Suffix Addition? 
Read below to find out what a suffix is.

A SUFFIX is added to a word at the end of the base word.
It changes the meaning of the base word.
 
Base Word Suffix New Word Meaning
care ful careful full of care
friend ly friendly in a friendly way
help er helper one who helps

Let's check out some more suffixes. 

baker one who bakes
farmer someone who runs a farm
slowly in a slow way
softly with a light touch
helpful full of help
cheerful full of cheer

Click on the chalkboard below to play a suffix addition game

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