Unlock the magic of words with our "Understanding Suffixes Grammar Worksheets for Ages 8-9". Designed to enhance vocabulary and spelling skills, these engaging worksheets help young learners identify and use common suffixes to form new words. Through a variety of interactive exercises, kids discover how adding a suffix can change the meaning of a word and its grammatical function. Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, these worksheets not only bolster grammar knowledge but also boost confidence in writing and comprehension. Watch your students or children succeed and build a solid language foundation with Kids Academy!


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Identify Common Suffixes

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Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet
Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet

Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet

Students use suffixes to find the right way through a maze in this enjoyable activity! Understanding suffixes helps kids decode and comprehend more words, leading to better reading fluency. A great addition to your reading classes, keep this printable close!
Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet
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Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet
Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet

Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet

Help your students understand suffixes and build reading fluency with this worksheet. Have them read each word, then choose the ones with a suffix. Practicing this will lead to better comprehension and more confident reading. Save it for future use in language and reading classes.
Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet
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Prefix pre and suffix ful worksheet
Prefix pre and suffix ful worksheet

Prefix pre– and Suffix ful– Worksheet

Can't preforget something! This worksheet helps kids learn how to attach prefixes and suffixes to root words, forming new words that make sense. With this activity, they'll evaluate how the root words change when adding the prefix or suffix.
Prefix pre– and Suffix ful– Worksheet
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Suffix -Able Worksheet
Suffix -Able Worksheet

Suffix -Able Worksheet

Suffix -able means you can do something. Example: readable - means you can read it. Give kids examples then check this worksheet. Read sentences with kids, looking for words with -able at the end.
Suffix -Able Worksheet
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Prefix and suffix worksheet for grade 3
Prefix and suffix worksheet for grade 3

Prefix and Suffix Worksheet For Grade 3

Read the story about Sam and Kate and help your grade 3 child tally all the words with prefixes and suffixes. Check their work by counting the words and ticking the appropriate boxes. This entertaining worksheet will help develop their reading and counting skills! (80 words)
Prefix and Suffix Worksheet For Grade 3
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The Suffix -Ly Worksheet
The Suffix -Ly Worksheet

The Suffix -Ly Worksheet

Suffixes change the meaning of words: the -ly suffix usually describes how an action is done (e.g. slowly, quickly, loudly). Help your child understand this and then check out the fun worksheet. Ask them to identify the animals and people in the pictures, then read the sentences out loud and have them check the ones that finish the sentence.
The Suffix -Ly Worksheet
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Suffix er printable worksheet
Suffix er printable worksheet

Suffix –er Printable Worksheet

Kids learn how powerful suffixes are with this printable worksheet. Read the sentence clues and select the word it describes. Discuss how the suffix alters the original word. Amazing how two letters can transform meanings!
Suffix –er Printable Worksheet
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Understanding suffixes is a crucial component of grammar for children aged 8-9, providing a strong foundation for language development and literacy. As parents or teachers, fostering knowledge of suffixes can significantly enhance a child's vocabulary and spelling skills. Suffixes, which are endings added to base words, help convey different meanings and grammatical functions. For instance, adding "-ed" to a verb like "play" changes it to the past tense "played," while adding "-ful" to an adjective like "wonder" transforms it into "wonderful."

Grasping suffixes allows children to decode and construct a wide array of words, promoting reading fluency and comprehension. When children understand how suffixes alter meanings, they become better equipped to infer the meanings of unfamiliar words, improving their ability to navigate diverse texts independently. This skill is essential for engaging with more complex material as they progress academically.

Moreover, learning suffixes aids in better writing abilities. Children who can skillfully use suffixes can create more detailed and precise sentences, enhancing their expressive capabilities. Ultimately, understanding suffixes cultivates a well-rounded linguistic proficiency, ensuring children are not only empowered in their current academic endeavors but are also prepared for future educational challenges.