3rd Grade Suffixes Worksheets

On Education.com, parents and teachers can find a variety of free, printable 3rd grade suffixes worksheets designed to help students understand and practice adding suffixes to root words. These worksheets include exercises for identifying, creating, and using common suffixes such as -ed, -ing, -ly, -er, and -est, supporting vocabulary development and reading comprehension. Each activity provides clear practice opportunities to reinforce understanding of how suffixes change word meaning and function.

Suffixes are word endings that modify the base of a word, often turning it into a different part of speech or giving it a specific tense or degree. For example, changing “happy” to “happier” or “happiest” demonstrates comparative and superlative suffixes. By providing structured worksheets and activities, Education.com helps 3rd grade students develop essential spelling, grammar, and language skills while expanding their vocabulary.

This page offers educators and parents engaging exercises for practicing suffixes, including matching, sentence completion, and word-building activities. Incorporating these worksheets into daily lessons or homework routines encourages critical thinking and strengthens foundational language skills in a fun and practical way.