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.

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What does the suffix -less mean?

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The suffix -less means 'without' or 'not having'.

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What does the suffix -ful mean?

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The suffix -ful means 'full of' or 'having'.

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What does the suffix -ing indicate?

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The suffix -ing indicates an action that is happening now (present tense).

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What does the suffix -ed indicate?

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The suffix -ed indicates an action that has already happened (past tense).

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What does the suffix -en do to a word?

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The suffix -en means 'to become' or 'to make'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'careless'?

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Careless means 'without care'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'kindness'?

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Kindness means the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

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What does the suffix -ness mean?

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The suffix -ness turns an adjective into a noun, indicating a state or quality.

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What does the suffix -er mean?

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The suffix -er is used to indicate someone who performs an action, like 'teacher' (one who teaches).