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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What does the suffix 'er' mean?

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The suffix 'er' means someone who does something, like 'teacher' or 'runner'.

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What does the suffix 'able' mean?

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The suffix 'able' means able to be or capable of, like 'readable' or 'playable'.

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What does the suffix 'less' mean?

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The suffix 'less' means without, like 'hopeless' or 'fearless'.

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What does the suffix 'ful' mean?

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The suffix 'ful' means full of, like 'joyful' or 'helpful'.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix 'er'?

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An example is 'baker', which means someone who bakes.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix 'able'?

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An example is 'washable', which means able to be washed.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix 'less'?

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An example is 'careless', which means without care.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix 'ful'?

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An example is 'beautiful', which means full of beauty.

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What does the word 'homeless' mean?

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The word 'homeless' means without a home.