Words with -ful

Key Notes:-

Definition and Usage:

• The suffix “-ful” is used to form adjectives that mean “full of” or “characterized by.”
• It often transforms nouns or verbs into adjectives, indicating abundance or possessing the qualities of the root word.

Examples:

• Wonderful: Full of wonder; inspiring delight or admiration.
• Beautiful: Possessing beauty; pleasing to the senses.
• Helpful: Giving help or support; beneficial.
• Powerful: Having great power, strength, or influence.

Usage in Context:

• Encourage students to use these words in sentences to understand their meaning and usage better.
• Discuss how adding “-ful” changes the meaning and emphasis of the base word.

Word Formation:

• Explain how “-ful” is a suffix that changes the grammatical function of words (nouns to adjectives, verbs to adjectives).

Derivatives:

• Discuss derivatives of “-ful” such as “-fully” (adverb form) and how they modify verbs or adjectives.

Word Patterns:

• Explore common patterns and rules for adding “-ful” to different types of words (e.g., nouns, verbs).

Etymology:

• Optionally, delve into the etymology of some “-ful” words to understand their historical development and usage.

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