Suffix

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters that is added to the end of a root (base) word.

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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, turning it into a noun.

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What is the suffix in the word 'happiness'?

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The suffix in 'happiness' is '-ness'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' or 'having the qualities of'.

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What is the suffix in the word 'beautiful'?

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The suffix in 'beautiful' is '-ful'.

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What does the suffix '-less' indicate?

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The suffix '-less' indicates 'without'.

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What is the suffix in the word 'hopeless'?

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The suffix in 'hopeless' is '-less'.

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What does the suffix '-er' mean?

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The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs an action.

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What is the suffix in the word 'teacher'?

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The suffix in 'teacher' is '-er'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an ongoing action or process.