Define the Suffix
What does the suffix -ful mean?
Full of
Someone who gives a lot of help is ________.
helpful
What is a painful tooth?
A tooth that is full of pain.
Add -ful and -less to the base word grace.
graceful ; graceless
The brave puppy was completely ________ when it faced the big dog.
fearless
What does the suffix -less mean?
without
A night where you don't get any sleep is ________.
sleepless
What does clueless mean?
Without a clue
Add -ful or -less to the base word thank.
thankful ; thankless
After walking through the water, his shoes were left ________.
spotless
What is a suffix?
a part of a word that comes at the end that changes its meaning.
This word describes a person who forgets to pay attention and makes silly mistakes.
What does careless mean?
without a care
The cut on my knee did not hurt at all; it was completely painful.
painless
The wet floor sign was ________ because people still slipped on it.
useless
If the base word pain means an ache, this word means the complete opposite of painful.
painless
An act or jump with no mistakes is ________.
flawless
What does Joyful mean?
full of joy
The clean counter did not have a single piece of dirt; it was spotful.
spotless
Be ________ when you carry those glass bowls into the kitchen.
careful
Adding -ful or -less to a noun changes the word into this part of speech, which describes things.
adjective
This word describes a road, movie, or line that seems to have no end.
endless
What word would you use to describe someone who is afraid of everything.
Fearful
The broken clock cannot tell the time anymore, so it is now useful.
useless
My grandma gave me a ________ box of candy for my birthday.
delightful