Vocabulary Suffix -ness

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate in a word?

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The suffix '-ness' indicates a state, quality, or condition of something.

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Define 'wilderness'.

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Wilderness refers to an area with the quality of the untamed world, typically a large tract of land covered by dense forests.

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What is the meaning of 'dampness'?

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Dampness is the state of being a bit wet or moist.

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Explain 'foolishness'.

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Foolishness is the state of being silly, lacking good sense or judgment.

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What quality is associated with 'boldness'?

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Boldness is associated with bravery and courage, often recognized in characters like those in Gryffindor from Harry Potter.

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What emotion does 'sadness' describe?

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Sadness describes the feeling of unhappiness or sorrow, often experienced when something negative occurs.

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Provide an example of a word that uses the suffix '-ness'.

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Happiness is an example of a word that uses the suffix '-ness', indicating the state of being happy.

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What is the relationship between 'darkness' and 'light'?

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Darkness refers to the absence of light, indicating a state or quality that is the opposite of light.

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How can the suffix '-ness' change the meaning of an adjective?

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The suffix '-ness' transforms an adjective into a noun that describes a state or quality, such as 'kind' becoming 'kindness'.

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What does 'illness' refer to?

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Illness refers to the state of being unwell or having a disease.