Suffixes

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What is a suffix?

Back

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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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does the suffix '-able' mean?

Back

The suffix '-able' means 'able to be' or 'capable of'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

Back

The suffix '-er' indicates someone who performs a specific action or job.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does the suffix '-ful' signify?

Back

The suffix '-ful' signifies 'full of' or 'having the qualities of'.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does the suffix '-less' mean?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

Where is a suffix located in a word?

Back

A suffix is located at 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.4.3A

Front

What is the effect of adding the suffix '-ly' to an adjective?

Back

Adding the suffix '-ly' to an adjective typically turns it into an adverb.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What does the suffix '-ment' indicate?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Front

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

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Front

How does the suffix '-tion' change a word?

Back

The suffix '-tion' changes a verb into a noun, indicating the action or process.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E