H. Draper - IMSE Orton Gillingham Morphology - Suffixes

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What does the suffix 'ure' mean?

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state of or process of

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What does the suffix 'y' mean?

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inclined to

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What does the suffix 'ment' mean?

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act of or result of an action

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What does the suffix 'ive' mean?

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causing or making

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What does the suffix 'able' mean?

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able to

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What is a suffix?

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

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Can you give an example of a word with the suffix 'ure'?

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The word 'failure' has the suffix 'ure'.

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Can you give an example of a word with the suffix 'y'?

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The word 'happy' has the suffix 'y'.

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Can you give an example of a word with the suffix 'ment'?

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The word 'enjoyment' has the suffix 'ment'.

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Can you give an example of a word with the suffix 'ive'?

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The word 'active' has the suffix 'ive'.