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Suffix -ness

Suffix -ness

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English

5th Grade

Easy

CCSS
L.2.4B, RI.5.1, L.3.4B

+15

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Tanya Henderson

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The suffix -ness means state of being or likely to.
Examples...

kind + ness = kindness. Kindness means the state of being kind.

damp + ness = dampness. Dampness is the state of being damp.

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Multiple Choice

-ness means

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characterized by

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state of

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full of

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inclined to

3

Multiple Choice

furiousness means

1

state of being sad

2

state of been loud

3

state of been furious

4

state of been sleepy

4

Multiple Choice

  Her friends thought she always showed her kindness to others.

What does the underlined word kindness mean in the sentence above?

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In a state of being kind

2

Not being kind

3

In a state of being unkind

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Fill in the Blank

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Fill in the Blank

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Fill in the Blank

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Multiple Choice

Which word means a state of illness

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wilderness

2

sickness

3

boldness

4

cleverness

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Multiple Choice

The state of being smart, bright, or imaginative is which word?

1

dampness

2

cleverness

3

fondness

4

foolishness

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Multiple Choice

The state of being daring, brave, or courage is which word?

1

boldness

2

cleverness

3

dampness

4

fondness

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Multiple Choice

Which word means the state of unhappiness?

1

boldness

2

wilderness

3

sickness

4

sadness

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Multiple Choice

Tammy's poor judgment in making choices can be described as what?

1

boldness

2

foolishness

3

fondness

4

cleverness

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Multiple Choice

Matt loves to take Jill camping where it is untamed and untouched by humans. Where do they go?

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fondness

2

wilderness

3

boldness

4

sadness

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The ​
of the bathroom was not the best.

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People consider her to be a ​
girl.

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Multiple Choice

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Her ______ caused her to get in trouble.

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rudeful

2

rude

3

rudeness

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Multiple Choice

The ______ of the ice cream felt good on the hot summer day.

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dryness

2

kindness

3

swiftness

4

coldness

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Multiple Choice

Many people consider George Washington to be a ______ president.

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great

2

greatness

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Multiple Choice

When the light was suddenly turned on in the darkened room, its _______ hurt my eyes.

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lightness

2

smartness

3

darkness

4

brightness

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Multiple Choice

The roar of the jet's engine was so _______ the passengers could not hear each other talk.

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quiet

2

loudness

3

loud

4

quietness

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Multiple Choice

The baby was wrapped in the _______ blanket.

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soft

2

softness

The suffix -ness means state of being or likely to.
Examples...

kind + ness = kindness. Kindness means the state of being kind.

damp + ness = dampness. Dampness is the state of being damp.

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