Suffix is the term used to mean letters added on to the end of words.  This lesson consists of words that can be categorized according to the following suffixes

-ness    (means "state of being" - example: "happiness" is the state of being happy)

-ful       (means "full of" - example: "wishful" means full of wishes)

-less     (means "without" - example: "harmless" means without harm)

Combinations of Suffixes

Sort words ending with the suffix "-ness" under "-ness".

Sort words ending with the suffix "-ful" under "-ful".

Sort words ending with the suffix "-less" under "-less".

Sort words having combinations of suffixes under "Combinations".


CATEGORIES:       -ness            -ful             -less          Combinations

darkness - graceful - homeless - carelessness - goodness - colorful - thoughtful - faithful - hopeless - thankfulness - painful - weakness - helplessness - illness - restless - harmless - worthless - kindness - peacefulness - penniless - fearful - happiness - plentiful - dreadful