Decoding Grade Level Words Using Suffixes: Lesson
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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

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

full of grace

 

without care

 

full of color

 

in a quick way

 

without use

 

in a kind way

 

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