Adjective- Forming Suffixes

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What is an adjective-forming suffix?

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A suffix added to a word to create an adjective, often changing the meaning or function of the original word.

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate?

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It indicates that something can be done, as in 'readable' (able to be read).

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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It means 'full of' or 'having the quality of', as in 'joyful' (full of joy).

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What does the suffix '-less' signify?

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It signifies 'without', as in 'hopeless' (without hope).

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

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It is used to form adjectives meaning 'pertaining to', as in 'historic' (pertaining to history).

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What does the suffix '-ous' indicate?

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It indicates 'full of' or 'having the quality of', as in 'famous' (full of fame).

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What does the suffix '-ive' mean?

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It means 'having the nature of', as in 'creative' (having the nature of creation).

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

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It is used to form adjectives meaning 'characterized by', as in 'sandy' (characterized by sand).

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What does the suffix '-ary' indicate?

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It indicates 'related to' or 'connected with', as in 'legendary' (related to legends).

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What does the suffix '-ent' mean?

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It is used to form adjectives meaning 'having the quality of', as in 'dependent' (having the quality of dependence).