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Spelling Quiz - Year 2 - Suffix ful (Questions)

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.

Thanks for your help, you have been very ____.

[ ]	helpfull
[ ]	helppful
[ ]	helpful
[ ]	hellpful

2.

That bruise looks very ____.

[ ]	painful
[ ]	painfull
[ ]	panefull
[ ]	paneful

3.

She was ____ but she crossed her fingers anyway.

[ ]	hopfull
[ ]	hopful
[ ]	hopeful
[ ]	hopefull

4.

Be ____ when you walk across this rope.

[ ]	careful
[ ]	carefull
[ ]	caireful
[ ]	cairefull

5.

This dog is ____.

[ ]	beautyfull
[ ]	beautyful
[ ]	beautiful
[ ]	beautifull

6.

He was very ____.

[ ]	thankfull
[ ]	thankfall
[ ]	thankful
[ ]	thanful

7.

The picture they sent her was ____.

[ ]	wunderful
[ ]	wanderful
[ ]	wonderful
[ ]	wenderful

8.

He was very ____.

[ ]	tareful
[ ]	teerful
[ ]	tierful
[ ]	tearful

9.

This was the most ____ time of their lives.

[ ]	delightful
[ ]	delightfull
[ ]	deelightful
[ ]	deallightful

10.

She was ____ in passing her driving test.

[ ]	successfull
[ ]	successful
[ ]	sucesful
[ ]	successfful

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Spelling Quiz - Year 2 - Suffix ful (Answers)

1.

Thanks for your help, you have been very ____.

[ ]	helpfull
[ ]	helppful
[x]	helpful
[ ]	hellpful

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

2.

That bruise looks very ____.

[x]	painful
[ ]	painfull
[ ]	panefull
[ ]	paneful

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

3.

She was ____ but she crossed her fingers anyway.

[ ]	hopfull
[ ]	hopful
[x]	hopeful
[ ]	hopefull

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

4.

Be ____ when you walk across this rope.

[x]	careful
[ ]	carefull
[ ]	caireful
[ ]	cairefull

Be full of care when you walk across this tightrope.

5.

This dog is ____.

[ ]	beautyfull
[ ]	beautyful
[x]	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'.

6.

He was very ____.

[ ]	thankfull
[ ]	thankfall
[x]	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.

7.

The picture they sent her was ____.

[ ]	wunderful
[ ]	wanderful
[x]	wonderful
[ ]	wenderful

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

8.

He was very ____.

[ ]	tareful
[ ]	teerful
[ ]	tierful
[x]	tearful

Babies can't speak so to communicate they cry.

9.

This was the most ____ time of their lives.

[x]	delightful
[ ]	delightfull
[ ]	deelightful
[ ]	deallightful

This word has the 'igh' sound.

10.

She was ____ in passing her driving test.

[ ]	successfull
[x]	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.