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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a 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 '-ed' indicate?

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The suffix '-ed' is used to form the past tense of regular verbs.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of' and is used to form adjectives.

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What does the suffix '-ful' signify?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' and is used to form adjectives.

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What does the suffix '-less' indicate?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without' and is used to form adjectives.

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What does the suffix '-ness' create?

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The suffix '-ness' is used to form nouns that indicate a state or quality.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ed'?

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'Hiked' is an example, meaning to have gone on a hike.

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Can you give an example of a word with the suffix '-able'?

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'Portable' is an example, meaning able to be carried.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ful'?

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'Joyful' is an example, meaning full of joy.

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Can you provide an example of a word with the suffix '-less'?

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'Fearless' is an example, meaning without fear.