Identifying Parts of Speech
Suffix -Y
One Who, That Which / More
-fully/-lessly
Choosing the Correct Suffix
100
Have you heard "My World" by KID CUDI?
Noun (Person, Place, or Thing)
100
Scare
Scary
100
Our toaster is broken.
That which (noun: thing)
100
Afraid to look down, they fear_____ climbed to the top of the cliff.
-fully
100
I learned about shooting stars recent___.
-ly
200
I like to LISTEN to Ne-Yo on my iPod when I ride my bike.
Verb (Action Word)
200
Boss
Bossy
200
A discoverer found the hidden cave.
One who (noun: person)
200
I was care___ not to wake up Dad when I came in past curfew.
-ful
200
I'd like to be a success___ artist one day.
-ful
300
Does Louis have an EXPENSIVE bicycle?
Adjective (describes a noun)
300
Rust
Rusty
300
This rock is heavier than that one.
More (adjective: weighs more than the other rock)
300
She felt so grace____ when she tripped in front of the audience during her dance recital.
-less
300
It was very honor____ of Michelle to give you back the ten dollar bill you dropped.
-able
400
Tomorrow we are going work DILIGENTLY on our quiz.
Adverb (describes a verb)
400
Grime
Grimy
400
The pitcher threw a fast ball at the game.
One who (noun: person)
400
He heart_____ threw the child's toy into the river.
-lessly
400
Did you read that awe____ book "The Indian in the Cupboard?"
-some
500
**Bonus!** What is a suffix?
Bits of letters attached to the ends of words that change the meaning or part of speech of a word.
500
Shade
Shady
500
I never saw a stranger-looking dog.
More (adjective: no dog looks as strange)
500
"Getting my ears pierced was no big deal." She said. "It was totally pain____."
-less
500
He boast_____ showed everyone his perfect report card.
-fully
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