Suffixes

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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It means 'full of'.

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

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It indicates that something is done in a certain way.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a part of a word added to the end of a root word that changes its meaning.

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What does the word 'hopeful' mean?

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full of hope.

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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 suffix '-est' signify?

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It signifies the superlative form, meaning 'the most'.

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What does the word 'biggest' mean?

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the most big.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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It means 'can be'.

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What does the word 'washable' mean?

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can be washed out.

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What is the purpose of using suffixes?

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To change the meaning of root words.