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 '-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 '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' or 'having'. For example, 'joyful' means 'full of joy'.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' is used to indicate a person who performs an action. For example, 'teacher' means 'one 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 '-ous'?

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An example is 'famous', which means 'well-known'.

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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 both.

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What is the suffix in the word 'beautiful'?

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The suffix in 'beautiful' is '-ful', which means 'full of beauty'.

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Can a word have more than one suffix?

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Yes, a word can have multiple suffixes. For example, 'happiness' has the suffix '-ness' added to 'happy'.

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What is the difference between '-ful' and '-less'?

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'-ful' means 'full of', while '-less' means 'without'. For example, 'hopeful' vs. 'hopeless'.