Suffixes: -ful, -less, -tion, -ment
Grade 4 · English Language Arts · Vocabulary · Montana, USA
Lesson Summary
A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word. It can change the word's meaning or its part of speech.
Explanation
The suffix '-ful' means 'full of,' so 'cheerful' means 'full of cheer.' The suffix '-less' means 'without,' so 'careless' means 'without care.' The suffix '-tion' turns a verb into a noun, like 'create' becoming 'creation.' The suffix '-ment' also turns a verb into a noun, like 'enjoy' becoming 'enjoyment.' Knowing common suffixes makes it easier to figure out new words and also helps with spelling.
Practice Questions
Q1: What does 'hopeless' mean?
Answer: Without hope.
Q2: Add a suffix to 'help' to make it mean 'full of help.'
Answer: Helpful.
Q3: What part of speech does the suffix '-tion' usually create?
Answer: A noun.
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