Suffixes - Worksheet

English Teaching Resources provide a variety of worksheets to help students understand and practise using suffixes. One such worksheet invites students to explore how adding the suffixes 'ing', 'ed', 'er', and 'est' to base words can create new words. For instance, they are asked to transform the word 'walk' by adding these suffixes, resulting in words like 'walking', 'walked', 'walker', and 'walkest'. This exercise encourages students to engage with the words 'slow', 'quick', 'loud', 'strong', and 'wander', prompting them to consider how each suffix alters the meaning and function of the original word.

Another worksheet focuses on sentence completion, where students must select the correct suffix to complete sentences with given root words. This activity helps solidify their understanding of how suffixes affect word tense and comparative forms. For example, they would turn 'great' into 'greatest' to complete the sentence "Messi is the greatest footballer in the world." Additionally, students are challenged to add 'ed' and 'ing' to various words and incorporate them into sentences, such as "I watched television after school" or "I love playing netball." This practical application of suffixes aids in developing their grammatical skills and enhancing their writing abilities.