SUFFIX - Y and - LY

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What does the suffix -Y mean?

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The suffix -Y is used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic or quality, often meaning 'having the quality of'.

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What does the suffix -LY mean?

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The suffix -LY is used to form adverbs, indicating the manner in which something is done.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix -Y?

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Rainy.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix -LY?

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Quickly.

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How do you change the word 'quiet' to an adverb?

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Add -LY to make 'quietly'.

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How do you change the word 'happy' to an adjective?

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Add -Y to make 'happy'.

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What is the correct form of the word 'cloud' with the suffix -Y?

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Cloudy.

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What is the correct form of the word 'dirt' with the suffix -Y?

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Dirty.

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What is the correct form of the word 'quick' with the suffix -LY?

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Quickly.

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What is the correct form of the word 'slow' with the suffix -LY?

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Slowly.