Suffixes -en and -ic

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

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It means 'to become'.

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

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It means 'having the characteristics of'.

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What is the definition of a suffix?

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A suffix is a word part added to the end of a base word.

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What does the word 'dramatic' mean?

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It means 'having the characteristics of drama'.

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What does the word 'darken' mean?

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It means 'to become dark'.

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Can you give an example of a word that uses the suffix -en?

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One example is 'sharpen', which means 'to make sharp'.

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Can you give an example of a word that uses the suffix -ic?

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One example is 'poetic', which means 'having the characteristics of poetry'.

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What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

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A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end.

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How does the suffix -en change the meaning of a base word?

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It transforms the base word into a verb indicating a change or process.

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How does the suffix -ic change the meaning of a base word?

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It transforms the base word into an adjective indicating a characteristic.