Suffixes

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What is a suffix?

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

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What does the suffix -en mean?

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The suffix -en means 'to become' or 'to make'.

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What does the suffix -able mean?

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The suffix -able means 'able to do'.

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What does the suffix -ness mean?

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The suffix -ness turns an adjective into a noun, indicating a state or quality.

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What does the suffix -est mean?

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The suffix -est is used to form the superlative degree of adjectives, indicating the highest degree.

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Where do suffixes go in a word?

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Suffixes are added at the end of a word.

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

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An example is 'joyful', which means full of joy.

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

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An example is 'hopeless', which means without hope.

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

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An example is 'teacher', which means someone who teaches.

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

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An example is 'running', which indicates the action of running.