Name: ______________

Date: ______________

The suffix -ful means to The suffix -less means to The suffix -able means
be full of. be without. to be capable of.

Amy is graceful. Tom is careless Bob is loveable.

Amy is full of grace. Tom is without care. Bob is capable of being

loved.

Directions: Write a word using -ful, -less, or -able.

1. Sally is _________________ of her teacher because she follows her directions.

(full of respect)

2. Mark was ___________________ of the new student in class when he asked him to
(capable of accepting)
sit with his friends at lunch.

3. The _____________________ man walked down the street.

(without a home)

4. Since Sarah is an athlete, running a mile is very _________________ for her.

(capable of doing)

5. Jacob showed his mom he is __________________ for her by drawing her a picture.
(full of thanks)

6. Kim was _______________ with her homework and left it at home.

(without care)

7. The ____________________ woman brushed her hair.

(full of beauty)

8. The broken toy was _____________________ and ________________________.

(without use) (without worth)