Suffix -ness

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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-ness means

• characterized by

• state of

• full of

• inclined to

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furiousness means

• state of being sad

• state of been loud

• state of been furious

• state of been sleepy

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  Her friends thought she always showed her kindness to others.

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

• In a state of being kind

• Not being kind

• In a state of being unkind

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Which word means a state of illness

• wilderness

• sickness

• boldness

• cleverness

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

• dampness

• cleverness

• fondness

• foolishness

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

• boldness

• cleverness

• dampness

• fondness

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Which word means the state of unhappiness?

• boldness

• wilderness

• sickness

• sadness

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

• boldness

• foolishness

• fondness

• cleverness

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

• fondness

• wilderness

• boldness

• sadness

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The ​

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of the bathroom was not the best.

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People consider her to be a ​

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girl.

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Her ______ caused her to get in trouble.

• rudeful

• rude

• rudeness

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

• dryness

• kindness

• swiftness

• coldness

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Many people consider George Washington to be a ______ president.

• great

• greatness

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

• lightness

• smartness

• darkness

• brightness

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

• quiet

• loudness

• loud

• quietness

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The baby was wrapped in the _______ blanket.

• soft

• softness