Suffixes

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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 word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate?

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The suffix '-ness' indicates a state or quality, as in 'happiness' (the state of being happy).

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What does the suffix '-ment' indicate?

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The suffix '-ment' indicates the action or result of a verb, as in 'enjoyment' (the result of enjoying).

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What does the suffix '-ity' indicate?

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The suffix '-ity' indicates a state or condition, as in 'humidity' (the state of being humid).

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What does the suffix '-ful' indicate?

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The suffix '-ful' indicates 'full of', as in 'joyful' (full of joy).

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What does the suffix '-less' indicate?

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The suffix '-less' indicates 'without', as in 'hopeless' (without hope).

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What is the correct spelling of the word for a place of fun rides?

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Amusement.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that describes a quality of being gentle?

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Gentleness.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a state of being unwell?

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Sickness.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that describes the amount of moisture in the air?

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Humidity.