-y and -ly

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What does the suffix '-y' mean?

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The suffix '-y' is used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic or quality, often meaning 'having the quality of'.

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What does the suffix '-ly' mean?

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The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, indicating the manner in which something is done.

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What is an example of a word that ends with '-y'?

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Happy.

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What is an example of a word that ends with '-ly'?

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Quickly.

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How do you change the adjective 'happy' to an adverb?

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You add '-ly' to make it 'happily'.

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What is the correct form of 'close' when describing how something is done?

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Closely.

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What is the correct form of 'sun' when describing a bright day?

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Sunny.

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What is the correct form of 'easy' when describing how something is done?

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Easily.

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What is the correct form of 'sleep' when describing a tired child?

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Sleepy.

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What is the correct form of 'shine' when describing something that reflects light?

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Shiny.