Suffixes - less, -ment, -ness

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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

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What does the suffix '-ment' indicate?

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The suffix '-ment' indicates the action or result of a verb. For example, 'enjoyment' is the result of enjoying.

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What does the suffix '-ness' signify?

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The suffix '-ness' signifies a state or quality. For example, 'happiness' refers to the state of being happy.

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

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An example is 'fearless', which means 'without fear'.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ment'.

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An example is 'development', which refers to the process of developing.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ness'.

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An example is 'kindness', which refers to the quality of being kind.

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What is the meaning of 'politeness'?

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Politeness is the quality of being respectful and considerate towards others.

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What is the meaning of 'restlessness'?

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Restlessness is the state of being unable to rest or relax.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'the state of being dizzy'?

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The correct spelling is 'dizziness'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'the action of attaching'?

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The correct spelling is 'attachment'.