Suffixes (Tion, Ment, Able) for Grade 6 Grammar Practice [PDF]

Grade 6 English Grammar Worksheet: Suffixes (Tion, Ment, Able) [With Examples]

Suffixes like "-tion," "-ment," and "-able" are essential tools for expanding vocabulary. For Grade 6 students, understanding these suffixes will help them transform base words into more specific terms, improving both their writing and comprehension. This worksheet offers practice with these suffixes, helping students understand how they change the meaning of words.

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What is the topic?
This worksheet helps students understand how to form words using the suffixes "-tion," "-ment," and "-able." By adding these suffixes to base words, students can change them into nouns or adjectives, expanding their vocabulary.

What's in this worksheet?
1. Practice forming new words by adding the suffixes "-tion," "-ment," and "-able."
2. Understanding how these suffixes affect the meaning of base words.
3. Examples and exercises to help students master these suffixes.
4. Ideal for expanding vocabulary and preparing for grammar exams.

Definitions, Examples, Techniques, and Tips:
• Definitions:
  - "-tion" forms nouns that refer to actions or processes (e.g., "celebration" means the act of celebrating).
  - "-ment" forms nouns that refer to a state or condition (e.g., "achievement" means the state of achieving).
  - "-able" forms adjectives that describe the ability to do something (e.g., "manageable" means able to be managed).
• Examples:
  - "-tion": "Action," "Creation"
  - "-ment": "Enjoyment," "Achievement"
  - "-able": "Readable," "Comfortable"
• Tips:
  - Pay attention to the base word to understand how the suffix changes its meaning.
  - Use these suffixes in sentences to get more comfortable with their application.

Why is it important to learn this?
Mastering these suffixes is essential for building a strong vocabulary. Understanding how to form nouns and adjectives by adding suffixes allows students to write more varied and precise sentences.

Where will this knowledge help you?
• Exams: Suffix usage is commonly tested in spelling, vocabulary, and grammar exams.
• Writing tasks: Using these suffixes will help students create more descriptive sentences.
• Class participation: Understanding these suffixes helps students express themselves more clearly during discussions.

How to use this worksheet?
1. Identify the base word and decide which suffix to add.
2. Add the suffix and make sure the new word fits in the sentence.
3. Regular practice with these suffixes will help reinforce your understanding.
4. Review your answers to ensure the word makes sense in context.

Important Tips and Tricks:
1. Focus on the meaning of the suffix before adding it to the base word.
2. Practice with a variety of base words to see how different suffixes work.
3. Use these suffixes in your own writing to improve your vocabulary.

Complete Answer Key:

Exercise 1 – Match Suffixes to Base Words
1. -tion → consider (consideration)
2. -ment → enjoy (enjoyment)
3. -able → rely (reliable)
4. -tion → educate (education)
5. -ment → collect (collection)
6. -able → read (readable)
7. -tion → treat (treatment)
8. -ment → amaze (amazement)
9. -able → agree (agreeable)
10. -able → comfort (comfortable)

Exercise 2 – Sort the Words
Suffix -tion: act, create, educate, locate, operate, reduce
Suffix -ment and -able: advise, notice, reason, value, develop, entertain, state, appoint, arrange

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
1. fashionable
2. invitation
3. punishment
4. enjoyable
5. education
6. participation
7. agreement
8. collectable
9. treatment
10. celebration

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions
1. b) action
2. c) enjoyment
3. a) readable
4. c) education
5. d) agreement
6. a) fixable
7. d) collection
8. d) movement
9. d) washable
10. a) information

Exercise 5 – Rewritten Sentences
1. Anjali got an invitation to the school's annual science fair.
2. Rahul found the homework quite enjoyable and finished it fast.
3. Diya received a punishment for arriving late to the assembly.
4. Pooja showed her participation in every school club activity.
5. Arjun and Neha finally reached an agreement about the plan.
6. Kartik completed his education at the new library in Bengaluru.
7. Aarav found all the test questions quite manageable and easy.
8. Rohan described the film as enjoyable by everyone in school.
9. Anjali helped with the collection of old books for the fair.
10. Neha received a treatment from the best doctor in the city.

Suffixes like "-tion," "-ment," and "-able" are powerful tools for enhancing your writing. Keep practicing these exercises to become more confident in using them to form new words. The more you practice, the more proficient you'll become at using them in your writing.

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