Suffixes

Lesson 128

Suffixes

A suffix is a word part added to the end of a base word.Adding a suffix makes a new word with a different meaning.

Suffixes

Some adjectives change the spelling of the word when adding a suffix. Adverbs do not change their spellings.Some words change their part of speech and their spelling when a suffix is added.

Suffixes

When an adjective ends in a consonant and y, change the y to i before adding er or est.When an adjective ends with an e, drop the e before adding er or est.

Suffixes

When an adjective has only one vowel and ends in a consonant, double the final consonant before adding er or est.

Guided Practice

1. Miranda is a reporter for the local newspaper.

Guided Practice

2. Once a thief made an agreement to talk with her.

Guided Practice

6. It would be ____ if you would do the dishes.

helpful

Guided Practice

7. A fox is a ____ animal.

tricky

Independent Practice

1. She is frequently late for school.

Independent Practice

2. The Pilgrims made a new settlement in Massachusetts.

Independent Practice

7. Jonathan is a ____ person.

thoughtful or thoughtless

Independent Practice

8. The roses in Mrs. Smith’s garden are ____.

beautiful

Independent Practice

9. We were very ____ after the race.

thirsty

Apply and Write

Many adjectives that describe weather have suffixes. Write about

today’s weather. Underline the adjectives that contain

suffixes.