How Do Suffixes Change the Meaning of a Word?
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4th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-less' mean?
Back
The suffix '-less' means 'without.' For example, 'homeless' means 'without a home.'
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CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where does a suffix go in a word?
Back
A suffix goes at the end of a word.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-er' indicate?
Back
The suffix '-er' indicates 'someone who does something or whose job is.' For example, 'teacher' means 'someone who teaches.'
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What part of a word does a suffix change?
Back
A suffix changes the meaning of the root word.
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CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-ful' mean?
Back
The suffix '-ful' means 'full of.' For example, 'joyful' means 'full of joy.'
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a suffix?
Back
A suffix is a part added to the end of a word to change its meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-able' mean?
Back
The suffix '-able' means 'capable of being.' For example, 'readable' means 'capable of being read.'
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
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