Transforming Nouns into Adjectives with Suffixes

What is the primary function of a suffix in language?

• To make words sound better

• To change the form or function of a word

• To simplify meanings

• To create new words

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which example correctly shows the transformation of a noun to an adjective using 'ick'?

• Danger - Dangerous

• Child - Childlike

• Economy - Economic

• Magic - Magical

What does the suffix 'all' imply when added to a noun?

• Derived from

• Relating to

• Opposite of

• Capable of

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What additional meaning does the suffix 'civ' add to a noun when it is transformed into an adjective?

• Having the nature of

• Something that is

• Derived from

• Capable of

What suffix would you use to indicate something has the capability of something?

• like

• e

• civ

• all

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which suffix indicates a quality or nature of something?

• like

• ick

• all

• us

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which suffix would you use to describe something that has a characteristic similar to something else?

• all

• us

• e

• like

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix 'e' typically add to a noun when forming an adjective?

• Like

• Capable of

• Quality of

• Originating from

Which of the following is an example of using the suffix 'us'?

• Healthy

• Dangerous

• Photographic

• Economic

Why is it important to learn about suffixes according to the video?

• To write poems

• To pass language exams

• To make conversations more interesting

• To improve vocabulary and understanding of new words

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A