Understanding Suffixes: -ize, -ance, -ence, -ist

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What does the suffix '-ence' mean?

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A state or quality of being.

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What does the suffix '-ance' mean?

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A state or quality of being.

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What does the suffix '-ist' indicate?

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A person who practices or studies a certain field.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ence'?

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Difference.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ance'?

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Performance.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ist'?

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Biologist.

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What does the suffix '-ize' mean?

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To make or become.

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How does the suffix '-ist' change the meaning of a word?

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It indicates a person associated with a specific action or field.

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Can you give an example of a word that uses the suffix '-ize'?

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Realize.

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What is the difference between '-ance' and '-ence'?

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Both indicate a state or quality, but '-ance' is often used for nouns related to actions, while '-ence' is used for states.