Suffixes Worksheets

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Suffixes are powerful little word endings that can change the meaning of a word entirely! Whether you’re turning a verb into a noun or making a word describe a person, suffixes help expand vocabulary and improve grammar skills. On this page, you’ll find fun and helpful suffix worksheets and exercises that teach how to use endings like -er, -ness, -ment, -ful, and more.

Learn more: 30+ Common Suffixes

Choose the correct suffix from the bank to add to the end of the bolded word in each sentence. Write the suffix on the line. Each suffix will be used once.

Answer key:

2. Rewrite each word, choosing the correct suffix.

3. For each suffix listed, write an example word that is formed by adding the suffix to a base word.

4. Look at the first example and write other words with the suffixes given.

5. Look at each suffix provided. For each one, write three different words that include the suffix.

6. Add a suffix to each of the words below to change them from a verb to a noun.

7. Complete the chart. Write down your answer. Use the suffix -less or -ful. The first one is done for you.

Suffixes Exercises

Exercise 1: Match the Suffix to Its Meaning

Direction:

Match each suffix to its correct meaning by writing the correct number.

Suffix	Meaning
A. -ness	1. Capable of being
B. -er	2. The act or process of
C. -ful	3. State or quality of being
D. -less	4. One who does an action or job
E. -tion	5. Full of
F. -able	6. Lacking or without
G. -ment	7. The result or action of doing something
H. -ous	8. Full of or having the quality of

Answer Key:

Suffix	Correct Meaning Number
A. -ness	3
B. -er	4
C. -ful	5
D. -less	6
E. -tion	2
F. -able	1
G. -ment	7
H. -ous	8

Exercise 2: Complete the Word

Direction:

Look at each base word. Then, create two new words by adding different suffixes. Write your new words on the lines provided.

Base Words:

help
→ ______________ → ______________
kind
→ ______________ → ______________
teach
→ ______________ → ______________
hope
→ ______________ → ______________
care
→ ______________ → ______________
act
→ ______________ → ______________
move
→ ______________ → ______________
read
→ ______________ → ______________
play
→ ______________ → ______________
use
→ ______________ → ______________

Sample Answer Key:

Base Word	Word 1	Word 2
help	helper	helpful
kind	kindness	kindly
teach	teacher	teaching
hope	hopeful	hopeless
care	careless	careful
act	action	actor
move	movement	movable
read	reader	readable
play	playful	player
use	useful	useless

Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Suffix

Direction:

Choose the correct suffix to complete each word or sentence. Circle A, B, or C.

Questions:

He showed great lead__ during the project.
A) -er B) -ment C) -ship
She looked at him with surprise and confus___.
A) -ness B) -ment C) -ion
The child was very fear___.
A) -ness B) -ful C) -less
He was known as a great paint___.
A) -er B) -ful C) -tion
Their argu___ lasted for hours.
A) -ment B) -ance C) -ous
The butterfly’s wings are color___.
A) -ed B) -ful C) -ness
Please write a neat complet__ of the sentence.
A) -ion B) -ment C) -ness
We were amazed by her creat___.
A) -ivity B) -tion C) -ful

Answer Key:

No.	Correct Answer	Completed Word
1	C) -ship	leadership
2	C) -ion	confusion
3	B) -ful	fearful
4	A) -er	painter
5	A) -ment	argument
6	B) -ful	colorful
7	A) -ion	completion
8	A) -ivity	creativity

Exercise 4: Fill in the Blank with Suffix Words

Direction:

Complete each sentence by adding a correct suffix to the word in parentheses so it fits grammatically and meaningfully in the blank.

Sentences:

She showed great __________ during the storm. (brave)
He is a talented __________ who paints landscapes. (paint)
This book is very __________ and easy to follow. (read)
I felt __________ after watching that sad movie. (hope)
Her __________ helped the new student feel welcome. (kind)
The baby let out a loud __________ when he saw the toy. (excite)
Their loud __________ disturbed the entire neighborhood. (argue)
We felt a great sense of __________ when the team won. (achieve)
The sky looked __________ after the rain stopped. (color)
The teacher praised his __________ during the group project. (lead)

Answer Key:

No.	Completed Sentence
1	She showed great bravery during the storm.
2	He is a talented painter who paints landscapes.
3	This book is very readable and easy to follow.
4	I felt hopeless after watching that sad movie.
5	Her kindness helped the new student feel welcome.
6	The baby let out a loud excitement when he saw the toy.
7	Their loud argument disturbed the entire neighborhood.
8	We felt a great sense of achievement when the team won.
9	The sky looked colorful after the rain stopped.
10	The teacher praised his leadership during the group project.

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