Unit 6

What Does It Mean to Show Respect?

Activity

Suffixes

A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word.


When you add a suffix to the end of a word, you change the meaning of the word. Here are some examples of suffixes and words on which they are used:

  • ful - means full of in Latin (cupful, forgetful, plentiful, grateful etc.)
  • able - means capable of in Latin (teachable,  comfortable, controllable etc.)
  • fy - means cause to be in Latin (beautify,  liquefy etc.)
  • less - means without in Latin (childless, friendless etc.)



Complete the activity sheet, Suffixes Have Meaning. On this sheet, you are given three suffixes and twelve root words.

  • Pick five of the root words to add suffixes to.
  • Write the root word and its meaning in the chart, followed the by the root word with the suffix and what the word means now.
  • After you have written your five words, write what you think the three suffixes mean.




Document: Suffixes Have Meaning
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  1. Download the document Suffixes Have Meaning.
  2. IMPORTANT NOTE: When the download screen opens:
      • Click the "Open with" button.
      • Select "Adobe Reader".
      • Click "OK".
      • You will then be able to view the document Suffixes Have Meaning.

  3. Print the document.

Save

How to save a file:

  1. Scan the document to your computer.
  2. Have the file open and select Save As from the File menu.
  3. Name your Suffixes Have Meaning file in this format: jsmith_suffixes and save the file to your Documents folder.
Compare your responses with those in the Key by clicking here. This activity is not for marks.