Suffixes

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What is a suffix?

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

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

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The suffix '-ly' typically indicates that an adjective is being transformed into an adverb.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means capable of or suitable for.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means full of or characterized by.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means without.

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What is the effect of adding the suffix '-ing' to a verb?

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Adding '-ing' to a verb creates a present participle or gerund form of the verb.

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What does the suffix '-ment' indicate?

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The suffix '-ment' indicates the action or result of a verb.

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What does the suffix '-tion' signify?

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The suffix '-tion' signifies the action or condition resulting from a verb.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-er'?

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The suffix '-er' typically indicates someone who performs an action.

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What does the suffix '-est' indicate?

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The suffix '-est' indicates the superlative form of an adjective.