Suffixes -ly,-ive, -ful

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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 -ly indicate?

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The suffix -ly typically indicates that a word is an adverb, describing how an action is performed.

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Provide an example of a word with the suffix -ly.

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Quickly.

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What does the suffix -ive indicate?

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The suffix -ive indicates that something is related to or has the nature of the root word.

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Provide an example of a word with the suffix -ive.

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Active.

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What does the suffix -ful indicate?

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The suffix -ful indicates that something is full of or characterized by the root word.

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Provide an example of a word with the suffix -ful.

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Beautiful.

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How can suffixes change the meaning of a word?

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Suffixes can alter the grammatical function of a word, such as changing a noun to an adjective or an adjective to an adverb.

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

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The suffix -ly typically forms adverbs, while -ful forms adjectives that describe a quality or characteristic.

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Can the suffix -ive be used to form nouns?

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Yes, the suffix -ive can also form nouns, indicating a person or thing that performs a specific action.