Week 2 - Flashcardziz - suffixes and vowel-R

Front

What does the suffix -er indicate?

Back

It indicates someone/something that does something OR more of something, good or bad.

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What does the suffix -est indicate?

Back

It indicates the most of something, good or bad.

Front

When do you use the suffix -es?

Back

You use -es for more than one of something when the word ends in X or S.

Front

What is the function of the R in vowel-R (like the ar in star)?

Back

The R can act like a consonant, acting like an R in a vowel-R, or can be some of both.

Front

When do you use the suffix -s?

Back

You use -s for more than one of something.

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 -er.

Back

Teacher (someone who teaches).

Front

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

Back

Tallest (the most tall).

Front

What is the difference between -s and -es?

Back

-s is used for general plural forms, while -es is specifically for words ending in X or S.

Front

What is a vowel-R?

Back

A vowel-R is a combination of a vowel followed by the letter R, affecting the vowel's sound.