SUFFIX

 Suffixes are a few letters

added to a root word.
These letters give the word a
new ending.
SUFFIX They change the meaning of
the root word.
It can change the meaning a
little or a lot.
 able to be
able or  wash + able
ible
 washable
 full of
ful color + ful
colorful
 without
less odor + less
 odorless
 in the manner of
ly sad + ly
sadly
 condition or action
ment excite + ment
excitement
 state of being
ness sick + ness
sickness
 person who
sail + or
Or and sailor
er
teach + er
teacher
 1. The first woman is very tired. She wants to
rest! The second woman can't stay still. She
always wants to move! She is rest___.

LET’S 2. The first dog isn't cute. He's a little scary!

The second dog is very cute! He's ador______!
TRY! 3. Jason writes lots of lists, so he always
remembers what he has to do. He never
forgets! But Melanie can't remember anything!
She's very forget___!
 1. I teach science in big a university. I am a
physics teach___.
2. Henrietta is my best friend. She is
LET’S wonderful! The best thing about her is
TRY! her kind____. She is always so nice to
people!
3. .The kids always have fun together. They
never disagree or have an argu___.