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Grade 3 Suffixes Worksheet

About this worksheet

Suffixes in third grade move beyond simple endings such as -s and -ing. Students begin using derivational and Latin suffixes that change a word's meaning or role, including -tion, -sion, -able, -ible, -ment, and -ness. These endings can be hard because the base may shift slightly before the suffix is attached, and the suffix often carries a meaning such as able to, state of, or act of. This worksheet keeps suffix spelling and meaning together. Students identify the suffix, connect it to the base idea, choose the meaning of the suffixed word, and spell the complete word from a clue. Encourage your child to read the base idea first, then ask what the ending adds. The answer should explain the longer word, not just spot letters at the end.

What your child will learn

Identify Latin and derivational suffixes
Connect a suffix to a base idea
Use suffix meaning to understand a longer word
Spell endings such as tion, sion, able, ible, ment, and ness

Worked example

Readable uses read plus -able, so it means able to be read.

Common mistake

Looking only at the first part of the word and ignoring the ending.

Helpful hint

Read the base word, then explain what the suffix adds.

Prefixes Homophones

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with suffixes?: Looking only at the first part of the word and ignoring the ending.
How can I help my child with suffixes?: Read the base word, then explain what the suffix adds.
Are these 3rd grade spelling worksheets free to print?: Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.