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 or function.

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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 '-ly' indicate?

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It indicates that something is done in a certain way, often turning an adjective into an adverb.

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What does the word 'loudly' mean?

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Something was done in a loud way.

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What does the word 'nicely' mean?

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Was done in a nice way.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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It means without, indicating the absence of something.

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What does the word 'fearless' mean?

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Without fear.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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It means full of, indicating a large amount of something.

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What does the word 'joyful' mean?

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Full of joy.

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate?

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It indicates the past tense of a verb.