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 that changes its meaning.

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Where do you find a suffix in a word?

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At the end of a word.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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It means 'can be' or 'capable of'.

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What does the word 'playful' mean?

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Full of play; fun and lively.

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

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It turns an adjective into an adverb, meaning 'in a certain way'.

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What does the word 'happiness' mean?

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The state of being happy.

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What does the suffix '-er' mean?

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It indicates a person who does something, like 'teacher' means someone who teaches.

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What does the word 'careless' mean?

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Not being careful; not paying attention.

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What does the suffix '-ness' do to a word?

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It turns an adjective into a noun, indicating a state or quality.

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What does the word 'friendliness' mean?

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The quality of being friendly.