How Do Suffixes Change the Meaning of a Word?

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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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Where does a suffix go in a word?

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A suffix goes at the end of a word.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' indicates 'someone who does something or whose job is.' For example, 'teacher' means 'someone who teaches.'

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What part of a word does a suffix change?

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A suffix changes the meaning of the root word.

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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 is a suffix?

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A suffix is a part added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of being.' For example, 'readable' means 'capable of being read.'

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What is the opposite of 'happy' with a suffix?

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The opposite of 'happy' is 'unhappy,' where 'un-' is a prefix, not a suffix.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an action or process. For example, 'running' means the action of running.

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What does the suffix '-ment' mean?

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The suffix '-ment' means 'the state or condition of.' For example, 'enjoyment' means the state of enjoying.