Adjective Suffixes

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What is an adjective suffix?

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An adjective suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change it into an adjective, often describing a quality or characteristic.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' or 'having the qualities of.' For example, 'joyful' means full of joy.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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

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What does the suffix '-ible' mean?

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The suffix '-ible' also means 'capable of' or 'able to be.' For example, 'accessible' means able to be accessed.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'able to be believed'?

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The correct spelling is 'believable.'

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'full of wonder'?

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The correct spelling is 'wonderful.'

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'full of hazards'?

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The correct spelling is 'hazardous.'

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'able to be molded'?

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The correct spelling is 'moldable.'

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What is the difference between 'reliable' and 'relyable'?

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'Reliable' is the correct spelling meaning dependable, while 'relyable' is a common misspelling.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ful'.

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An example is 'beautiful,' which means full of beauty.