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Free Year 4 Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ly, -ness, -ment Worksheet — Level 3

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 challenge set with trickier and irregular words. This Year 4 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet with a tip for every question.

Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.

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Year
Year 4
Subject
English
Topic
Spelling Patterns & Rules
Difficulty
Level 3 · Challenge
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
12
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • adding suffixes
  • changing y to i before a suffix
  • spelling longer words

Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Year 4 Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ly, -ness, -ment Worksheet — Level 3

  1. 1Tricky Homophones
  2. 2To, Too or Two? Everyday Homophones
  3. 3Homophone Pairs: Bear or Bare, Flour or Flower
← Easier: Level 2 · Standard

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 4 students (typically ages 9–10) working on spelling patterns & rules. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge; an easier version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

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.

How long does it take?

About 10 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Tricky Homophones.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 4 · English · Spelling Patterns & Rules

Year 4 Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ly, -ness, -ment Worksheet — Level 3

Name

Date

Score /

Add the suffix. Watch out: if the word ends in a consonant and y, change the y to i first.

1.mercy + less = (answer space)
2.lazy + ness = (answer space)
3.ugly + ness = (answer space)
4.plenty + ful = (answer space)
5.happy + ly = (answer space)
6.silly + ness = (answer space)
7.cheer + ful = (answer space)
8.enjoy + ment = (answer space)
9.merry + ment = (answer space)
10.soft + ly = (answer space)
11.beauty + ful = (answer space)
12.happy + ness = (answer space)
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Created by
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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