Vocab Unit 4 - suffixes

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

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The suffix '-ly' typically indicates that a word is an adverb, describing how an action is performed.

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What does the suffix '-ish' mean?

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The suffix '-ish' means 'resembling' or 'having the quality of'.

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What part of speech is 'cowardly'?

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'Cowardly' is an adjective that describes someone who is lacking courage.

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What part of speech is 'romantic'?

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'Romantic' is an adjective that describes something related to love or a strong emotional appeal.

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What part of speech is 'weaken'?

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'Weaken' is a verb that means to make or become weaker.

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What part of speech is 'friendship'?

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'Friendship' is a noun that refers to the state of being friends.

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What does the suffix '-less' indicate?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without' or 'lacking'.

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What does the suffix '-ify' mean?

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The suffix '-ify' means 'to make' or 'to cause to become'.

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What is the function of the suffix in a word?

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The function of a suffix is to modify the meaning of the base word, often changing its part of speech.