Suffix -ty/-ity

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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 base word to change its meaning or function.

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What does the suffix -ty mean?

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The suffix -ty is used to form nouns indicating a state or condition, such as 'activity' (the state of being active).

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What does the suffix -ity mean?

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The suffix -ity is used to form nouns indicating a quality or condition, such as 'diversity' (the quality of being diverse).

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What is the base word for 'activity'?

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The base word is 'active'.

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What is the base word for 'royalty'?

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The base word is 'royal'.

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What is the base word for 'diversity'?

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The base word is 'diverse'.

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What is the base word for 'similarity'?

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The base word is 'similar'.

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Fill in the blank: A suffix comes at the ___________ of a base word.

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end

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Choose the correct spelling: activement, activty, activitee, activity.

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activity

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Choose the correct spelling: royality, royalor, royalty, royalment.

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royalty