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 grammatical function.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an action or process, often used to form the present participle of a verb.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ed'.

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The word 'walked' has the suffix '-ed', indicating that the action happened in the past.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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

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What is the effect of adding the suffix '-less' to a word?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'. For example, 'hopeless' means without hope.

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What does the suffix '-ly' do to an adjective?

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The suffix '-ly' turns an adjective into an adverb, describing how something is done. For example, 'quick' becomes 'quickly'.

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What is a common suffix that indicates a person who performs an action?

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The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs an action, such as 'teacher' or 'runner'.

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate?

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The suffix '-ness' turns an adjective into a noun, indicating a state or quality. For example, 'happy' becomes 'happiness'.

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How does the suffix '-ment' change a verb?

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The suffix '-ment' turns a verb into a noun, indicating the action or result of the verb. For example, 'develop' becomes 'development'.

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

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The suffix '-tion' is used to form nouns from verbs, indicating the action or result. For example, 'inform' becomes 'information'.