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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 grammatical function.

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What does the suffix 'er' indicate when added to a verb?

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The suffix 'er' indicates a person or thing that performs the action of the verb, e.g., 'teacher' (one who teaches).

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What is the meaning of the word 'worker'?

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one who works

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What does the suffix 'ed' signify when added to a verb?

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The suffix 'ed' changes a verb to past tense.

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Where is a suffix located in a word?

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A suffix is found at the end of a word.

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What does the suffix 's' or 'es' indicate?

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The suffix 's' or 'es' indicates more than one.

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Choose the correct suffix to add to the base word 'ride':

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er

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What is the meaning of the suffix 'ful'?

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The suffix 'ful' means 'full of' or 'having the quality of', e.g., 'joyful' (full of joy).

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What does the suffix 'ment' indicate when added to a verb?

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The suffix 'ment' indicates the action or process of the verb, e.g., 'enjoyment' (the process of enjoying).

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What is the function of the suffix 'able'?

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The suffix 'able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of', e.g., 'readable' (capable of being read).