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Learn how to read a word with a suffix. A suffix is a word part that is added at the end of a word.

High Point Basics Unit 17, Transparency 85, T 278b The kitten in the picture is not dangerous. It will not hurt, or harm, anyone. harm This kitten is harmless! harmless This is the root word. It’s a verb that means to hurt a person or thing. This is the suffix less. It means “without.” It makes the word an adjective that describes the kitten. (no harm) Can this cat hurt you?

High Point Basics Unit 17, Transparency 85, T 278b Can this cat harm you? harm This lion could be very harmful! harmful This is the root word. It’s a verb that means to hurt a person or thing. This is the suffix ful. It means “full of.” It makes the word an adjective that describes the lion. (full of harm)

High Point Basics Unit 17, Transparency 85, T 278b Can you see the end of the road? end It looks like an endless road. endless This is the root word. It’s a noun that means a point where something is finished. This is the suffix less. It makes the word an adjective that describes the road. (no end)

High Point Basics Unit 17, Transparency 85, T 278b These little dogs really like to play! play Playful puppies are fun to watch. playful This is the root word. It’s a verb that means to do something fun. This is the suffix ful. It makes the word an adjective that describes the puppies. (full of play)

High Point Basics Unit 17, Transparency 85, T 278b The boy does not care if his bike is taken. care The careless boy left his bike in the street. careless This is the root word. It’s a verb that means you are interested in something. This is the suffix less. It makes the word an adjective that describes the boy. (no care)

High Point Basics Unit 17, Transparency 85, T 278b The ballet dancers are full of grace. grace I enjoy watching graceful dancers. graceful This is the root word. It’s a noun. Grace is the quality of moving in a nice way. This is the suffix ful. It makes the word an adjective that describes the dancers. (full of grace)

High Point Basics Unit 17, Transparency 85, T 278b The boy sat in peace at the calm beach. peace The beach was a peaceful place. peaceful This is the root word. It’s a noun. Peace is a feeling of calm and relaxation. This is the suffix ful. It makes the word an adjective that describes the beach. (full of peace)

High Point Basics Unit 17, Transparency 85, T 278b This girl feels no fear. fear She is fearless. fearless This is the root word. It’s a noun. It is how you feel when you are afraid. This is the suffix less. It makes the word an adjective that describes the girl. (no fear)

High Point Basics Unit 17, Transparency 85, T 278b useful This is a noun. It means the purpose of a thing. This is a suffix. It turns a noun or verb into an adjective that describes a noun. This word is an adjective. It describes a noun that you can use.

High Point Basics Unit 17, Transparency 85, T 278b useless This is a noun. It means the purpose of a thing. This is a suffix. It turns a noun or verb into an adjective that describes a noun. This word is an adjective. It describes a noun that cannot be used for anything you need.

High Point Basics Unit 17, Transparency 85, T 278b hopeful This is a noun. It is a feeling that something good will happen. This is a suffix. It turns a noun or verb into an adjective that describes a noun. This word is an adjective that describes a noun as someone or something that is full of hope.

High Point Basics Unit 17, Transparency 85, T 278b hopeless This is a noun. It is a feeling that something good will happen. This is a suffix. It turns a noun or verb into an adjective that describes a noun. This word is an adjective that describes a noun as someone or something that has no hope.