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You can practise spelling by thinking of words and seeing if 'less' can be added to them.

Year 2 - Suffix less

Add the suffix -less to make new words. This Year 2 quiz helps you spot the root word, spell the ending correctly, and understand what each word means.

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Fascinating Fact:

The root word usually stays the same when you add -less. For example, hope becomes hopeless, and harm becomes harmless.

In KS1 English Spelling, Year 2 pupils practise adding suffixes to root words. The suffix -less often means “without”, so it helps you understand new words and choose the right spelling when you write.

Key Terms

Root word: The main word you start with, like help or fear.
Suffix: Letters added to the end of a word to change it, like -less.
Meaning: What a word tells you, for example, “fearless” means without fear.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does the suffix -less mean in Year 2?

The suffix -less usually means “without”. For example, “hopeless” means without hope, and “careless” means without care.

How do you spell words with -less at the end?

Write the root word first, then add -less. In many words the root word stays the same, like harm + less = harmless.

What are some examples of -less words for children?

Examples of -less words include careless, helpless, fearless, hopeless, and homeless. These words often describe a person, feeling, or situation.

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Her windows were ____.

spotless

spottless

spootless

sputless

This means her windows were really clean.

2 .

He opened her present because he was ____.

fortless

thortless

thoughtless

thouhtless

When you say this word, make sure your tongue is between your lips and you make the 'th' sound.

3 .

They had the stamp valued and found out it was ____.

worfless

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4 .

Don't worry - he is ____.

hermless

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hamless

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5 .

She showed that she was ____.

feerless

fealess

fearless

phearless

Ph does make an 'f' sound but that's not how we spell fear.

6 .

He tried to catch the ball but he was ____.

hopless

hoples

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hopless

You have the word hope but we have 'less' added to the end, so that means we have no hope.

7 .

I think her dress is ____.

colurless

colorless

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colourless

Colourless means without colour.

8 .

He ____ threw the paint over the canvas.

carlessly

carelesslee

carelesly

carelessly

Here we have two suffixes - less and ly!

9 .

This woman is ____.

homless

homeles

homeless

homelless

Unfortunately there are homeless people in every country.

10 .

He wanted to help with the decorating but he was ____.

useless

useles

youseless

youseles

The root word is 'use' and you just need to add 'less' onto the end.

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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