SUFFIX

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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 '-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 does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without' or 'lacking.' For example, 'fearless' means without fear.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' is used to indicate a person or thing that performs an action. For example, 'teacher' is someone who teaches.

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What does the suffix '-ness' signify?

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The suffix '-ness' is used to form nouns that express a state or quality. For example, 'happiness' means the state of being happy.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ed'?

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An example is 'walked,' which indicates the past tense of 'walk.'

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-s'?

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An example is 'birds,' which indicates more than one bird.

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What does the suffix '-ous' mean?

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The suffix '-ous' means 'full of' or 'having the qualities of.' For example, 'famous' means full of fame.

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How does adding a suffix change a word?

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Adding a suffix can change a word's meaning, its part of speech, or its tense.

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What is the suffix in the word 'happiness'?

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The suffix in 'happiness' is '-ness,' which indicates a state of being.