Suffixes -y and -ly

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What is a suffix?

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A letter or a group of letters attached to the end of a word.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What suffix is commonly used to form adverbs from adjectives?

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-ly

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CCSS.L.3.2E

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What does the suffix -ly indicate when added to an adjective?

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It transforms the adjective into an adverb, indicating the manner of an action.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

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What does the word 'suddenly' mean?

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In an unplanned way.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

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In the sentence 'The boy looked closely at the frog,' what does 'closely' mean?

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In a way that is near.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does the word 'certainly' mean in the context of a sentence?

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Without a doubt.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

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How does the suffix -y change the meaning of a word?

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It often indicates a characteristic or quality of something.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Give an example of a word that uses the suffix -ly.

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Quickly.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is the difference between the suffixes -y and -ly?

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-y typically describes a quality, while -ly describes the manner of an action.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

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What does the word 'happily' mean?

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In a happy manner.

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CCSS.L.3.2E