Suffixes -ful, -less, -er

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What does the suffix -ful mean?

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The suffix -ful means 'full of'. For example, 'joyful' means full of joy.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the suffix -less mean?

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The suffix -less means 'without'. For example, 'hopeless' means without hope.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the suffix -er mean?

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The suffix -er is used to indicate someone who does something. For example, 'teacher' means someone who teaches.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -ful.

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An example of a word with the suffix -ful is 'beautiful', which means full of beauty.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -less.

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An example of a word with the suffix -less is 'careless', which means without care.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -er.

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An example of a word with the suffix -er is 'runner', which means someone who runs.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

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What does the word 'homeless' mean?

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The word 'homeless' means without a home.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the word 'joyful' mean?

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The word 'joyful' means full of joy.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

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What does the word 'careless' mean?

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The word 'careless' means without care.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the word 'teacher' mean?

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The word 'teacher' means someone who teaches.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A