Suffixes

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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What does the suffix '-ful' indicate when added to a word?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' or 'having the quality of'.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate when added to a verb?

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The suffix '-er' indicates a person or thing that performs the action of the verb.

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What is the meaning of the word 'beautiful'?

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The word 'beautiful' means full of beauty.

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What does the word 'cheerful' mean?

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The word 'cheerful' means full of cheer.

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What does the suffix '-less' indicate when added to a word?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without' or 'lacking'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'powerless'?

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The word 'powerless' means without power.

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How does the suffix '-ly' change an adjective?

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The suffix '-ly' turns an adjective into an adverb, indicating the manner of an action.

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

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The suffix '-ness' turns an adjective into a noun, indicating a state or quality.

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What is the meaning of the word 'helpful'?

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The word 'helpful' means full of help or providing assistance.