Exploring the Suffix -ic
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on understanding and using the suffix '-ic' to form adjectives, including activities like fill-in-the-blanks, matching, and short answer questions.
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Exploring the Suffix -ic
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand and use the suffix '-ic'.
The suffix '-ic' is often added to nouns to form adjectives. It means 'relating to' or 'characteristic of'. For example, 'hero' (noun) becomes 'heroic' (adjective), meaning 'relating to a hero' or 'characteristic of a hero'.
Complete the sentences by adding the suffix '-ic' to the word in parentheses to form an adjective.
1. The scientist discovered a new element. (atom)
2. Her laughter filled the room with joy. (enthusiasm)
3. The view from the mountain top was breathtaking. (drama)
4. He showed great courage during the rescue. (hero)
5. The children enjoyed the stories about ancient gods. (myth)
Match each word on the left with its definition on the right.
1. Scientific
a. Relating to a hero or heroism
2. Heroic
b. Relating to or characteristic of history
3. Historic
c. Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science
4. Melodic
d. Having a pleasant sound or tune
1. What does the suffix '-ic' usually indicate when added to a noun?
2. Form an adjective by adding '-ic' to the noun 'poet'. Then, use the new word in a sentence.
Read each statement. Circle T for True or F for False.
1. Adding '-ic' to 'artist' creates the adjective 'artistic'.
True
False
2. The word 'music' is an adjective formed with the suffix '-ic'.
True
False
Use the words from the word bank to complete the sentences below. Make sure to choose the word that best fits the context.
1. The dinosaur model amazed all the museum visitors.
2. Many events happened in that old castle.
3. Regular exercise helps children develop an body.
4. The country faced some challenges last year.