Suffixes

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What is a suffix?

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A word part added to the end of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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It means 'full of' or 'having the quality of.' For example, 'joyful' means full of joy.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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It means 'without.' For example, 'hopeless' means without hope.

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What is the effect of adding the suffix '-ly' to an adjective?

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It turns the adjective into an adverb. For example, 'quick' becomes 'quickly.'

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate?

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It means 'capable of' or 'worthy of.' For example, 'readable' means capable of being read.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-ness'?

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It turns an adjective into a noun, indicating a state or quality. For example, 'happiness' means the state of being happy.

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What does the suffix '-er' signify?

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It indicates a person who performs an action. For example, 'teacher' means a person who teaches.

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What does the suffix '-est' indicate?

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It is used to form the superlative degree of adjectives. For example, 'tallest' means the most tall.

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What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

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A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end.

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Can you give an example of a word with a suffix?

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Sure! The word 'careful' has the suffix '-ful' added to the base word 'care.'