Suffixes

2. Because of his __________, Fred missed the bus to school.
6. We woke one winter morning to find the ground dusted with a layer of __________ snow.
9. Thunderclouds rolled in, and the day turned __________ and wet.
10. I was amazed by Jacob’s __________. Nothing seemed to frighten or discourage him.
12. The __________ of new instruments of navigation helped spark the beginning of the Age of Exploration.
13. The party was fun, and the food was delicious. We had a __________ time.
14. Grandma was very __________ to send me a “get well soon” card.
15. Last night, I walked through the house __________ so as not to wake anyone.

1. Her constant griping and complaining revealed that she lived a life filled with __________.
3. The mango was ripe and __________ and oozed all over my chin.
4. Thank you for your offer of help, but I need to complete this project __________.
5. The doctor sent her to a physical therapist to get more __________ for her healing leg.
7. That tool is very dangerous; I’d be __________ if I were you.
8. The shivering man __________ accepted my offer of a warm sweater.
11. Many teachers look forward to __________ when they can stop working and spend more time traveling or being with their families.