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Lots of words can take 'ful' as a suffix. How many can you think of?

Year 2 - Suffix ful

Add the suffix -ful to build new words. This Year 2 quiz helps you spell -ful words correctly and use them to describe feelings and actions.

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Fascinating Fact:

Some -ful words can be used to describe feelings, like “thankful”. They can also describe behaviour, like “careful”.

In KS1 English Spelling, Year 2 pupils learn common suffixes that change the meaning of a root word. The suffix -ful often means “full of”, and it helps you make strong describing words for writing.

Key Terms

Root word: The main word you start with, like help or play.
Suffix: Letters added to the end of a word to change it, like -ful.
Describing word: A word that tells you what something is like, such as colourful or helpful.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does the suffix -ful mean in Year 2?

The suffix -ful often means “full of”. For example, helpful means full of help, and playful means full of play.

How do you spell words ending in -ful?

In Year 2, -ful is usually spelt with one l. You write the root word first, then add -ful, like help + ful = helpful.

Can you give examples of -ful words for children?

Examples of -ful words include helpful, careful, playful, colourful, and cheerful. These words are often used to describe a person, an object, or an action.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

The picture they sent her was ____.

wunderful

wanderful

wonderful

wenderful

The word 'wonder' has rooted to the ground and we add the suffix 'ful' to the end.

2 .

This dog is ____.

beautyfull

beautyful

beautiful

beautifull

Here is an exception to the rule. Sometimes when a word ends in 'y' you change the last letter for an 'i' then add 'ful'.

3 .

She was ____ in passing her driving test.

successfull

successful

sucesful

successfful

This was a hard one - but remember if you can spell the root word 'success' then it just needs 'ful' to be added.

4 .

This was the most ____ time of their lives.

delightful

delightfull

deelightful

deallightful

This word has the 'igh' sound.

5 .

She was ____ but she crossed her fingers anyway.

hopfull

hopful

hopeful

hopefull

She is full of hope that she will get the job and that's why her fingers are crossed.

6 .

Be ____ when you walk across this rope.

careful

carefull

caireful

cairefull

Be full of care when you walk across this tightrope.

7 .

That bruise looks very ____.

painful

painfull

panefull

paneful

This means full of pain. We don't add the word full though, we add 'ful' - with one l.

8 .

He was very ____.

thankfull

thankfall

thankful

thanful

He is full of thanks. The word 'thank' is called the root word because it stays the same and in place just like roots on a tree.

9 .

He was very ____.

tareful

teerful

tierful

tearful

Babies can't speak so to communicate they cry.

10 .

Thanks for your help, you have been very ____.

helpfull

helppful

helpful

hellpful

All you need to do is add 'ful' onto the end of the word.

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author: Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)

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