Unit 4 Lesson 4 Phonics

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or function.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate when added to a verb?

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The suffix '-er' indicates a person or thing that performs the action of the verb, such as 'hunter' (one who hunts).

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What is the meaning of the word 'sadness'?

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Sadness is the state of feeling unhappy or sorrowful.

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What is a base word?

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A base word is a word that can stand alone and has meaning, to which prefixes or suffixes can be added.

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What does the word 'humid' mean?

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Humid means having a lot of moisture in the air; it feels damp.

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What does 'erode' mean in relation to water?

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Erode means to gradually wear away or remove material, often caused by water.

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What is the meaning of the word 'expectation'?

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Expectation is a belief or hope that something will happen.

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What is the purpose of adding suffixes to words?

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Adding suffixes can change the meaning of a word, create a new word, or change the word's part of speech.

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate when added to an adjective?

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The suffix '-ness' turns an adjective into a noun, indicating a state or quality, such as 'sadness' (the state of being sad).

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ful'?

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An example is 'joyful', which means full of joy.