Understanding Word Formation and Meanings

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What does the ending -tion usually indicate?

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(Noun) The act or process of ...

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What does the suffix -ly or -y usually indicate when added to a word?

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Having the characteristic of... (adjective)

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What do the endings 'er', 'or', or 'ist' in job titles usually mean?

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A person (noun)

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What does the suffix -ness mean when added to a word?

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The state or quality of being (noun).

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Scarlett is describing a new eco-friendly bag. She says it is made ___ recycled materials. Which phrase best completes her sentence?

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made of

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"Less" in the context: Elijah has 5 apples. James has 3 apples. James has less apples than Elijah.

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less (adjective)

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What does the suffix "-ology" mean?

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(Noun) The study of...; ...ology (a field of study)

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What does the suffix -ic usually mean when added to a word?

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Having the characteristic of... (adjective)

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What is the meaning of the suffixes -ment and -sion when added to a word?

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Indicates "an action or process" (noun).

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What does the suffix "-ly" mean when added to a word?

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In the manner or way of (adverb).