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Adjectives ending in this suffix describe a feeling or state.
-ed
Adjectives ending in this suffix describe nouns that cause or create the feeling.
-ing
Adjectives that end in this suffix mean with.
-ful
Adjectives that end in this suffix mean without.
-less
True or False: all adjectives ending in -ful have a matching adjective that ends in -less
False (wonderful, homeless)
I fell down the stairs yesterday - it was very pain(ful/less).
painful
Butterflies are such pretty animals, and they're harm(ful/less)!
harmless
Computers are very use(ful/less) for helping with schoolwork.
useful
After my phone case broke, he bought me a new one. It was a very thought(ful/less) gift.
thoughtful
It's not going to rain on my trip, so it was use(ful/less) to bring my rain jacket.
ueless
I've been trying to pass this level for days. I'm so frustrat (ed/ing)!
frustrated
I love to learn about snakes. I think they're so fascinat(ed/ing).
fascinating
After that speech from my coach, I'm feeling pretty motivat(ed/ing).
motivated
I am fascinat(ed/ing) by snakes; I think they're so cool.
fascinated
The level on my video game is so frustrat(ed/ing). I've been stuck since Thursday!
frustrating
Superman is one of the most power____ superheroes.
powerful
I don't think she's afraid of anything - she is fear___!
fearless
uesless
harmful
X-rays are a quick and pain____ medical scan.
painless
I had a very disturb____ dream last night.
disturbing
My mom was awfully distress____ when my dog was sick.
distressed
While learning new things can be challeng_____, it's worth the effort.
challenging
The coach's speech was motivat____.
motivating
I felt disturb____ by the dream I had last night.
disturbed