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Did
You Know?
A suffix
is a group of letters added to the end of a word that changes how a word
is used.
grace + ful
= graceful (click
on the suffix)
color
+ful = colorful
(click
on the suffix)
The ballet dancer
was very
graceful.
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The fireworks at Harborfest
were very
colorful! .
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Directions: Read the suffixes
and their meanings in the box. Make a word that fits by adding a
suffix to the underlined word.
| Suffix |
Meaning |
| -ful |
full
of |
| -less |
without |
| -ly |
in
a way that is |
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full of
grace
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without
care |
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full of
color
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in a
quick way
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without
use
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in a
kind way
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