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 or function.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' or 'having the quality of.' For example, 'joyful' means 'full of joy.'

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What is the suffix in the word 'careless'?

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The suffix in 'careless' is 'less.'

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Where do suffixes appear in a word?

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Suffixes appear at the end of a word.

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate?

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The suffix '-able' indicates that something can be done. For example, 'readable' means 'able to be read.'

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What is the meaning of the word 'happiness'?

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The word 'happiness' means the state of being happy. The suffix '-ness' indicates a state or quality.

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What does the suffix '-ing' signify?

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The suffix '-ing' signifies an ongoing action or process. For example, 'running' means the action of running is happening now.

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What is the suffix in the word 'teacher'?

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The suffix in 'teacher' is '-er,' which indicates a person who performs an action.

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate?

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The suffix '-ed' indicates the past tense of a verb. For example, 'walked' means the action of walking happened in the past.

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What is the effect of adding a suffix to a word?

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Adding a suffix can change the word's meaning, its part of speech, or both.