Add a suffix to the end of a word, learn what -ful and -less mean, and spell words where the base word changes (happy → happiness). Expected-level practice with the main spelling rules. This Year 2 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet with a tip for every question.
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Completed: Year 2 Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ly, -ness, -ment Worksheet — Level 2
Year 2 students (typically ages 7–8) working on spelling patterns & rules. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier version and a harder version are linked above.
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
About 10 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Add the suffix, or circle the suffix that gives the meaning.
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Build words by joining a first sound to a word family (c + at = cat, sh + op = shop) and make new words by changing the first sound.…
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Add a suffix to the end of a word, learn what -ful and -less mean, and spell words where the base word changes (happy → happiness). A…
Build words by joining a first sound to a word family (c + at = cat, sh + op = shop) and make new words by changing the first sound. A…
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