Suffixes

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a word part added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the suffix -ed mean?

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The suffix -ed indicates that an action happened in the past.

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What does the suffix -ful mean?

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The suffix -ful means 'full of'.

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What does the suffix -less mean?

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The suffix -less means 'without'.

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What does the suffix -er mean?

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The suffix -er indicates a person who performs an action.

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What does the suffix -ing mean?

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The suffix -ing indicates an ongoing action.

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What does the word 'playful' mean?

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Playful means full of play.

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What does the word 'careful' mean?

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Careful means full of care.

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What does the word 'hopeless' mean?

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Hopeless means without hope.

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What does the word 'teacher' mean?

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Teacher means a person who teaches.