Exploring the Suffix '-ic'
A Grade 6 ELA worksheet focusing on understanding and using words with the suffix '-ic' to enhance vocabulary and grammar skills.
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Exploring the Suffix '-ic'
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Read the instructions carefully for each section and answer all questions. This worksheet will help you understand the suffix '-ic' and how it changes the meaning of words.
The suffix '-ic' is often used to form adjectives from nouns, meaning 'relating to' or 'characteristic of'. For example, 'hero' (noun) + '-ic' becomes 'heroic' (adjective), meaning 'relating to a hero'.
Complete each word by adding the suffix '-ic'. Then, write a short definition for the new word.
1. poet + -ic = Definition:
2. patriot + -ic = Definition:
3. rhythm + -ic = Definition:
4. atom + -ic = Definition:
Choose the best definition for the underlined word in each sentence.
1. The artist created a beautiful _geometric_ pattern.
Relating to plants
Relating to shapes and lines
Relating to animals
Relating to colors
2. The _historic_ building was hundreds of years old.
Relating to the future
Relating to history
Relating to science
Relating to music
Write a sentence using each of the following words. Make sure your sentence shows you understand the meaning of the word.
1. **fantastic**
2. **scientific**
Read each statement. Determine if it is true or false.
1. Adding '-ic' to a noun always creates an adjective.
True
False
2. The word 'music' contains the suffix '-ic' and means 'relating to muse'.
True
False
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