1. THIRD GRADE Ms. Calloway
SUFFIXES
THIRD GRADE
Ms. Calloway

2. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word.
A suffix also changes the meaning of a word.
A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word.

3. Suffixes ful - full of (helpful) ly -in a certain way (badly)
er - more (bigger) or
action- (ponder, stutter)
or - a person who (actor)

4. Suffixes ion- action or process (celebration)
less - without (fearless)
ist- a person, one who does an action (artist)
ness - state or quality (kindness, weakness)

5. SUFFIXES Read the sentence.
DIRECTIONS :
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6. The boy was careful with the knife.

7. UNLUCKY ! Please try again.
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8. Correct ! You’re doing great !
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9. The baby slept soundly all night.

10. UNLUCKY ! Please try again.
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11. Correct ! You’re doing great !
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12. We saw the fearless lion at the zoo.

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14. Correct ! You’re doing great !
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15. The kindness of the lady was great.

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17. Correct ! You’re doing great !
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18. The farmer will begin his day at four o’clock .

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20. Correct ! You’re doing great !
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21. The student is cheerful every day at school.

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23. Correct ! You’re doing great !
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24. The puppy is lively in the backyard.

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26. Correct ! You’re doing great !
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27. Is this map helpful to you ?

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29. Correct ! You’re doing great !
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30. Don’t make a careless mistake on your work at school.

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32. Correct ! You’re doing great !
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33. Walk quietly in the baby’s room.

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35. Correct ! You’re doing great !
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36. Let’s Review Suffixes ! Actor - person who acts careful - full of care
quietly in a quiet way
farmer one who farms
kindness - being kind
fearless - without fear

37. THE END !