6th grade suffixes

Front

What does the suffix -ion, -tion, -ation, -ition mean?

Back

act or process

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What does the suffix -ic mean?

Back

having characteristics of

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What does the suffix -ity, -ty mean?

Back

state of

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What does the suffix -al, -ial mean?

Back

having characteristics of

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What does the suffix -ly mean?

Back

characteristic of

Front

What is a suffix?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a word with the suffix -ion.

Back

action (from act)

Front

Give an example of a word with the suffix -ic.

Back

music (having characteristics of music)

Front

Give an example of a word with the suffix -ity.

Back

activity (state of being active)

Front

Give an example of a word with the suffix -al.

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personal (having characteristics of a person)