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A suffix is a word part added to the end of a base, or root word. A suffix can change the meaning of the word.
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POWER

FUL

Match each suffix with its meaning.

Suffix 1. -able 2. -ful or full 3. -less 4. -y 5. -ly 6. -ment 7. -er 8. -est 9. -ness 10. -ist Meaning without worthy of or able to having, being that

Use the example words, or think of other words you know. For example, an artist is one who does art.

Example Words: recognizable helpful powerless flirty slowly contentment smaller biggest kindness guitarist

full of, having those qualities in a certain way superlative

one who believes or does something result of doer state of being

Use the base words and suffixes to create a new word for each definition.
like Base Words play move art small hope Suffixes -ment -er -est -ness -ful -ist

11. one who plays 12. result of moving 13. when something resembles

player

14. extremely small 15. one who does art 16. full of hope

Read the paragraph and circle the words with suffixes.

My friend Sam is an accomplished violinist. He plays his music beautifully. His recitals are enjoyable and entertaining for everyone. Sams brother Joe is a harpist. Joe began playing the harp professionally after years of training. Sam hopes to be just as successful as Joe one day.

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