Spelling Sort 5 Usefulness w Usefulness means to

Spelling Sort 5 Usefulness w Usefulness means to be of use for something. w The dog proved its usefulness in pulling the cart.

Neatness w Neatness means to be free from mess. w His neatness was very clear when we looked at his desk.

Useless w Useless means to be of no use. w The old broken typewriter was useless.

Useful w Useful means to be of use. w Scissors are useful when wrapping Christmas presents.

Flawless/Flawlessness w Flawless means to be perfect with no defects. w Flawlessness is the state of being flawless. w A flawless diamond is very expensive.

Friendliness w Friendliness means to be extremely friendly. w Her friendliness to the new student made them both smile.

Truthful w Truthful means to tell the truth. w George Washington was truthful when asked if he chopped down the cherry tree.

Skillfulness w Skillfulness means to be full of a skill or very good at something. w Matt Ryan’s skillfulness at quarterbacks helps the Falcons win games.

Restless w Restless means to not be able to rest or sit still. w The restless nurse was going from room to room all night long.

Fondness w Fondness means to really like someone or something. w The farmer’s fondness for his pigs was plain to see because he let them sleep in his bed.

Breathless w Breathless means to be out of breath. w Riding the roller coaster made me breathless.

Delightful w Delightful means something that gives great pleasure. w Having my wedding on the beach was simply delightful.

Kindness w Kindness means to be very nice to someone or something. w The girls showed kindness when they raked their neighbors yard.

Darkness w Darkness mean the absence of light. w I walked alone on the beach in the darkness.

Thoughtlessness w Thoughtlessness means not caring about how other people feel or about things around them. w People’s thoughtlessness has led to the pollution of rivers.

Worthless w Worthless means to have no value. w These socks are worthless to me now because they have a hole in them.

Grateful w Grateful means to be very thankful. w The hungry man was grateful to receive some food.

Speechless w Speechless means to be unable to say anything due to surprise. w After winning the lottery, Mrs. Smith was speechless.

Tireless w Tireless means never getting tired. w He has been a tireless biker all day.

Emptiness w Emptiness means to not have anything (to be empty) w After moving out of the house, the emptiness of his room made him feel sad.

Fanciful w Fanciful means to appear fancy or to be imaginary. w She closed her eyes to see a fanciful world of butterflies.

Priceless w Priceless means to be unable to put a value on something. w A day spent with your best friend is priceless.

Politeness w Politeness means showing very good manners. w The little boy’s politeness was appreciated by everyone.

Beautiful w Beautiful means to possess great beauty. w The waterfall was beautiful.

Graceful w Graceful means to move in a way without falling or messing up. w The graceful ballerina went gliding across the stage.

Respectful w Respectful means to show respect for others. w The people were respectful during the pledge of allegiance.

Careful w Careful means to make sure things are done with great care. w The railroad workers were careful when handling the dynamite.