base words and suffixes

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What is a base word?

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A base word is a word that can stand alone and has meaning. It is the main part of a word before any suffixes are added.

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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 base word to change its meaning or function.

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What does the suffix 'ed' mean?

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The suffix 'ed' is used to indicate that an action has already happened, often forming the past tense of a verb.

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What does the suffix 'ing' mean?

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The suffix 'ing' is used to indicate an ongoing action or the process of doing something.

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What is the base word of 'happily'?

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The base word is 'happy'.

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What is the base word of 'running'?

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The base word is 'run'.

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Where do you find a suffix in a word?

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A suffix is found at the end of a word.

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What is the suffix of 'happiness'?

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The suffix is 'ness'.

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What is the base word of 'friendship'?

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The base word is 'friend'.

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What is the base word of 'careful'?

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The base word is 'care'.