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Suffix LESS Worksheet

Sentence blanks practice adding the suffix -less to nouns to create adjectives meaning without the root idea; a reference page records the finished forms.
Grades
Grades 1–3, Elementary
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Updated Jul 27, 2021

Subject
ELA, Grammar
Topic
Suffixes, words with suffix less
Resource types
Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
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This worksheet is great for helping students understand how to use the suffix LESS. By adding LESS to different words and writing the new word into the blank, students will get a better understanding of how this suffix works.

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Learning objectives

  • Explain the without meaning carried by -less

  • Form adjectives by attaching -less to noun roots

Teaching tips

  • Say the root meaning first, then restate it with without.

  • Check that the completed word functions as an adjective in its sentence.

Skills covered

  • Suffix use — joining -less to a base word

  • Context vocabulary — checking that the new adjective fits

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