Exploring the Power of Suffixes: -ly, -ful, and -less

Mrs. Sullivan introduces the concept of suffixes, focusing on -ly, -ful, and -less. She explains how these suffixes modify root words to add new meanings, such as 'in a way that is' for -ly, 'full of' for -ful, and 'without' for -less. The video provides examples and demonstrates how combining suffixes can create expressive words, enhancing writing. The lesson concludes by emphasizing the power and versatility of suffixes in language.

How does the suffix 'ly' change the word 'happy'?

• Happily

• Happyful

• Happiness

• Unhappy

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CCSS.L.3.2E

Which word describes doing something in a magical way?

• Magicful

• Magicless

• Magician

• Magically

What is the transformed form of 'brave' using the suffix 'ly'?

• Braveless

• Bravery

• Bravely

• Braveful

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CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the suffix 'ly' add to a root word?

• In a way that is

• Full of

• Above

• Without

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

If a word is described as 'thoughtful', what does it mean?

• Thoughtless

• Thinking deeply

• Full of thought

• Without thought

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What transformation does the word 'power' undergo with the suffix 'ful'?

• Empower

• Powerless

• Powerly

• Powerful

Which suffix indicates being full of something?

• Less

• Ly

• Ful

• Ness

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does 'carelessly' imply about the way something is done?

• With a lot of care

• Careful

• Without care

• In a careful manner

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following words means 'without fear'?

• Feared

• Fearless

• Fearing

• Fearful

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What meaning does the suffix 'less' add to a root word?

• With

• Beyond

• Without

• Full of

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.5.3A