Suffix -ness, -able, -y

What is a suffix?

• a part added to the beginning of a word
• a part added to the middle of a word
• root word
• a part added to the end of a word

A prefix changes the meaning of a word.

• True

• False

The suffix -y means

• having or being

• full of

• without

The suffix -ness means

• the state of being

• mostly

• the result of

  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

The suffix -able means

• having or being

• full of

• able to do

The weather channel had mentioned that it would be a sunny day with clear skies.

What does the underlined word sunny mean in the sentence?

• having clear skies

• having no sun

• having sun

Zara touched the sticky table and had to wash her hands.

What does the word sticky mean in the sentence above?

• Washing hands

• Being sticky

• Having no stick

They were committed to look for recyclable items at homes to take have them recycled the next day at school.

What is the meaning of the word recyclable in the sentence above?

• to cycle again

• to not recycle again

• to be able to recycle again

• a

The students were told not to drink the liquids from the experiment because they were not undrinkable.

undrinkable means?

• being without a drink

• to not be able to drink

• to be able to drink