Vocabulary Week 4: Suffixes -er, -est, - ion, -less, -ly

Front

What does the suffix -er mean?

Back

It indicates someone who performs an action, such as 'baker' (someone who bakes).

Front

What does the suffix -est indicate?

Back

It is used to form the superlative degree of adjectives, showing the highest degree, such as 'coolest'.

Front

What does the suffix -ion signify?

Back

It is used to form nouns indicating an action or condition, such as 'creation' (the act of creating).

Front

What does the suffix -less mean?

Back

It indicates the absence of something, such as 'fearless' (without fear).

Front

What does the suffix -ly indicate?

Back

It is used to form adverbs from adjectives, such as 'quickly' (in a quick manner).

Front

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

Back

Baker.

Front

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

Back

Harsher.

Front

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

Back

Action.

Front

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

Back

Worthless.

Front

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

Back

Easily.