Suffixes as Parts of Speech

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What part of speech is a word changed to when the suffix "-ic" is added?

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Adjective

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What part of speech is a word changed to when the suffix "-ly" is added?

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Adverb

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What part of speech is a word changed to when the suffix "-ous" is added?

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Adjective

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What part of speech is a word changed to when the suffix "-en" is added?

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Verb

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What does the suffix "-tion" typically indicate?

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It indicates a noun, often referring to the action or result of a verb.

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What part of speech is a word changed to when the suffix "-er" is added?

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Noun, often indicating a person who performs an action.

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What part of speech is a word changed to when the suffix "-able" is added?

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Adjective, indicating that something can be done.

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What part of speech is a word changed to when the suffix "-ness" is added?

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Noun, indicating a state or quality.

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What part of speech is a word changed to when the suffix "-ful" is added?

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Adjective, indicating full of or characterized by.

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What part of speech is a word changed to when the suffix "-less" is added?

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Adjective, indicating without.