Suffix

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root (base) word to change its meaning.

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Give an example of a suffix and its meaning.

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- 'ing': indicates an ongoing action (e.g., running). - 'ed': indicates past tense (e.g., walked).

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What does the suffix '-tion' indicate?

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The suffix '-tion' is used to form nouns indicating a state or condition (e.g., 'creation' from 'create').

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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 root word, while a suffix is added to the end.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is a basic word to which affixes (prefixes and suffixes) are added.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' (e.g., 'joyful' means full of joy).

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without' (e.g., 'hopeless' means without hope).

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What is the noun form of 'exhaust'?

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The noun form of 'exhaust' is 'exhaustion'.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' is used to indicate a person who performs an action (e.g., 'teacher' is someone who teaches).

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What is the effect of adding the suffix '-ly' to an adjective?

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Adding the suffix '-ly' turns an adjective into an adverb (e.g., 'quick' becomes 'quickly').