Suffixes

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What does the suffix '-acious' mean?

Back

having the quality of

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What does the suffix '-y' mean?

Back

state of, quality, act

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What does the suffix '-ile' mean?

Back

like, of, relating to

Front

What does the suffix '-ize' mean?

Back

to make or act

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What does the suffix '-ate' mean?

Back

to make or act

Front

What is a suffix?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a word with the suffix '-acious'.

Back

audacious (meaning bold or daring)

Front

Give an example of a word with the suffix '-y'.

Back

happy (meaning in a state of joy)

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ile'.

Back

fragile (meaning easily broken)

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ize'.

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realize (meaning to make real or understand clearly)