Suffix -ic Word Practice
A Grade 4 ELA worksheet focusing on understanding and using words with the suffix -ic.
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Suffix -ic Word Practice
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The suffix '-ic' means 'having the nature of' or 'made of'. It changes a noun into an adjective. Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.
Complete each sentence by choosing the correct meaning of the word with the suffix '-ic'.
1. If something is 'heroic', it means it is like a .
2. A 'poetic' piece of writing has the qualities of .
3. When an event is 'historic', it is important in .
4. Something 'gigantic' is like a .
Read the sentence and choose the best word with the suffix '-ic' to complete it.
1. The old castle looked very , reminding us of ancient times.
magic
historic
basic
traffic
2. The scientist made a discovery about outer space.
comic
scientific
plastic
rhythmic
Use each word below in a complete sentence. Underline the word with the '-ic' suffix.
1. magic (change to adjective with -ic)
2. energy (change to adjective with -ic)
Read each statement. Circle T for True or F for False.
1. The word 'fantastic' means 'full of fantasy'.
True
False
2. Adding '-ic' to 'athlete' makes the word 'athletic'.
True
False
Use the words in the bank to complete the sentences below.
1. The currents are very strong.
2. Learning to read is a skill.
3. The wizard performed a trick.