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You can practise spelling by thinking of words and seeing if 'less' can be added to them.

Year 2 - Suffix less

Add the suffix -less to make new words. This Year 2 quiz helps you spot the root word, spell the ending correctly, and understand what each word means.

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Fascinating Fact:

The root word usually stays the same when you add -less. For example, hope becomes hopeless, and harm becomes harmless.

In KS1 English Spelling, Year 2 pupils practise adding suffixes to root words. The suffix -less often means “without”, so it helps you understand new words and choose the right spelling when you write.

Key Terms

Root word: The main word you start with, like help or fear.
Suffix: Letters added to the end of a word to change it, like -less.
Meaning: What a word tells you, for example, “fearless” means without fear.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does the suffix -less mean in Year 2?

The suffix -less usually means “without”. For example, “hopeless” means without hope, and “careless” means without care.

How do you spell words with -less at the end?

Write the root word first, then add -less. In many words the root word stays the same, like harm + less = harmless.

What are some examples of -less words for children?

Examples of -less words include careless, helpless, fearless, hopeless, and homeless. These words often describe a person, feeling, or situation.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

He ____ threw the paint over the canvas.

carlessly

carelesslee

carelesly

carelessly

Here we have two suffixes - less and ly!

2 .

I think her dress is ____.

colurless

colorless

colourles

colourless

Colourless means without colour.

3 .

They had the stamp valued and found out it was ____.

worfless

wurthless

wurfless

worthless

If you study stamps you are called a philatelist.

4 .

He tried to catch the ball but he was ____.

hopless

hoples

hopeless

hopless

You have the word hope but we have 'less' added to the end, so that means we have no hope.

5 .

She showed that she was ____.

feerless

fealess

fearless

phearless

Ph does make an 'f' sound but that's not how we spell fear.

6 .

He wanted to help with the decorating but he was ____.

useless

useles

youseless

youseles

The root word is 'use' and you just need to add 'less' onto the end.

7 .

Her windows were ____.

spotless

spottless

spootless

sputless

This means her windows were really clean.

8 .

Don't worry - he is ____.

hermless

harmles

harmless

hamless

This dog is a called a Rottweiler. Rottweilers are very strong, quite scary dogs.

9 .

This woman is ____.

homless

homeles

homeless

homelless

Unfortunately there are homeless people in every country.

10 .

He opened her present because he was ____.

fortless

thortless

thoughtless

thouhtless

When you say this word, make sure your tongue is between your lips and you make the 'th' sound.

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author: Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)

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