Unit 5 Lesson 7 Suffixes

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What is a suffix?

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

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

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The suffix '-ly' is used to turn adjectives into adverbs, describing how something is done.

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

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Quickly is an example, derived from the adjective 'quick'.

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What does the suffix '-ous' indicate?

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The suffix '-ous' is used to form adjectives meaning 'full of' or 'having the qualities of'.

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

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Famous is an example, meaning 'well-known'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' indicate?

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The suffix '-ful' is used to form adjectives meaning 'full of'.

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

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Joyful is an example, meaning 'full of joy'.

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What does the suffix '-less' indicate?

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The suffix '-less' is used to form adjectives meaning 'without'.

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

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Hopeless is an example, meaning 'without hope'.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' is used to form nouns that refer to a person who performs an action.