A suffix is one or more letters added to the end of a word to change hee words meaning.
builder (one who builds) appearance (the act of appearing)
improvement (a result of being improved) kindness (the state of being kind)
Sometimes the spelling of a word has to be changed when a suffix is added. If a word ends with a consonat and y, change the y to i when adding a suffix.
silly --> silliness apply --> appliance
Choose the correct suffix for each word in parentheses. Use -er, -ment, -ance, or -ness. Write the new word in the blank.
1. Her quiet could not be heard. (utter)
2. The worked hard on the show. (play)
3. The gave our homework assignments. (teach)
4. Her kept her from asking. (quiet)
5. The woman took the for the carpet. (measure)
6. The climber experienced (dizzy)
7. We have made an on your bill. (adjust)
8. Your with the dentist is tomorrow at four o'clock. (appoint)
9. Do you need with this puzzle? (assist)
10. The used a bright yellow in the kitchen. (paint)
The following definitions are for words that have suffixes.
Write the correct word in the blank next to the definition.
11. One who settles
12. As a result of being improved
13. The state of being noisy
14. The state of being gentle
15. As a result of being encouraged
16. The state of being round
