Suffix Selection

This worksheet provides a list of root words and a selection of suffixes (e.g., “-dom,” “-ful,” “-ment”) to create new words. Students choose an appropriate suffix to add to each root, then write the resulting word. It’s a straightforward activity that demonstrates how suffixes alter meaning and can change a word’s role in a sentence. This exercise helps students build a vocabulary list of words formed by suffix addition.

Adding suffixes to words enhances word-building skills and morphological knowledge. This task improves critical thinking as students select the suffix that best fits each root. It also supports spelling proficiency and vocabulary development by expanding their word bank. Understanding suffixes improves grammar and comprehension by showing how affixes change a word’s usage.