Suffixes

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What is a suffix?

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

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' or 'having the qualities of.' For example, 'joyful' means full of joy.

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate?

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The suffix '-ness' indicates a state or quality. For example, 'happiness' means the state of being happy.

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What is the suffix in the word 'painful'?

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The suffix in the word 'painful' is '-ful'.

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What does the suffix '-er' do?

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The suffix '-er' is used to indicate a person who performs an action. For example, 'teacher' means a person who teaches.

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What is the meaning of the word 'advertisement'?

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The word 'advertisement' means a notice or announcement promoting a product or service.

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How do you form the word 'shyness'?

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You form the word 'shyness' by adding the suffix '-ness' to the root word 'shy'.

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What is the suffix in the word 'contributor'?

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The suffix in the word 'contributor' is '-or', which indicates a person who contributes.

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

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The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs from adjectives. For example, 'quick' becomes 'quickly'.

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What is the purpose of using suffixes?

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Suffixes are used to change the meaning of a word, create new words, or indicate tense, degree, or quality.