Suffixes

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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 '-ed' indicate?

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The suffix '-ed' is used to form the past tense of regular verbs.

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

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The suffix '-ly' is used to turn an adjective into an adverb.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' is used to indicate someone who performs an action, like 'teacher' or 'runner'.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without', as in 'fearless' (without fear).

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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

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What is the suffix in the word 'happiness'?

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The suffix in 'happiness' is '-ness', which turns the adjective 'happy' into a noun.

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Identify the suffix in the word 'unhappiness'.

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The suffix in 'unhappiness' is '-ness', which indicates a state or condition.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' is used to indicate an ongoing action, as in 'running'.

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What is the suffix in the word 'carefully'?

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The suffix in 'carefully' is '-ly', which turns the adjective 'careful' into an adverb.