Suffixes Flashcard

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that clearly states the main argument or focus of an essay.

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How many paragraphs should an argumentative essay have?

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An argumentative essay should have at least five paragraphs.

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What does the suffix '-ity/-ty' mean?

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The suffix '-ity/-ty' means the state or condition of being or having something.

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What does the suffix '-ist' signify?

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The suffix '-ist' signifies a person who does or works at something.

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What does the suffix '-hood' indicate?

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The suffix '-hood' indicates the state or quality of.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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The purpose of a thesis statement is to clearly state the main argument or focus of the essay.

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Can you give an example of a word with the suffix '-ity'?

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An example of a word with the suffix '-ity' is 'similarity'.

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Can you give an example of a word with the suffix '-ist'?

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An example of a word with the suffix '-ist' is 'dentist'.

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Can you give an example of a word with the suffix '-hood'?

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An example of a word with the suffix '-hood' is 'childhood'.

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What is the difference between '-ist' and '-ity'?

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'-ist' refers to a person who does something, while '-ity' refers to a state or quality.