Suffixes

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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 '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'. For example, 'homeless' means 'without a home'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'. For example, 'joyful' means 'full of joy'.

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate?

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The suffix '-ness' indicates a state or quality. For example, 'happiness' means the state of being happy.

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What does the suffix '-er' signify?

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The suffix '-er' signifies someone who performs an action. For example, 'teacher' means someone who teaches.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an ongoing action. For example, 'running' means the action of running is happening now.

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What does the suffix '-ment' mean?

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The suffix '-ment' means the result of an action. For example, 'enjoyment' means the state of enjoying.

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What does the suffix '-able' signify?

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The suffix '-able' signifies something that can be done. For example, 'readable' means something that can be read.

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What does the suffix '-ity' indicate?

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The suffix '-ity' indicates a state or condition. For example, 'activity' means the state of being active.

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What does the suffix '-tion' mean?

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The suffix '-tion' means the act or process of doing something. For example, 'creation' means the act of creating.