Suffixes -ful, -less, -ly, -ness

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning.

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Where does a suffix go in a word?

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At the end of a word.

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What does the suffix -ful mean?

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The suffix -ful means 'full of' or 'having the quality 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.' For example, 'hopeless' means without hope.

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What does the suffix -ly indicate?

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The suffix -ly indicates 'in a certain way.' For example, 'quickly' means in a quick way.

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What does the suffix -ness mean?

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The suffix -ness means 'the state of being.' For example, 'happiness' means the state of being happy.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -ful.

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An example is 'beautiful,' which means full of beauty.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -less.

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An example is 'fearless,' which means without fear.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -ly.

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An example is 'slowly,' which means in a slow way.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -ness.

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An example is 'sadness,' which means the state of being sad.