Adverb Suffixes: -ly, -ily, -ways, -wise Explained

The video tutorial focuses on adverb suffixes such as LY, ILY, ways, and wise. It explains how these suffixes transform base words into adverbs, adding meanings like 'in a way'. Examples include 'insensitively', 'sideways', and 'snappily'. The tutorial also covers how to modify words like 'stuffy' and 'hearty' with suffixes. Finally, it demonstrates using context clues to decode meanings, using a story about a sugar maple and a woodpecker.

What is the primary function of adverb suffixes?

• To introduce new vocabulary

• To connect sentences

• To modify the meaning of base words to express manner

• To change nouns into verbs

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CCSS.L.3.2E

Which suffix indicates an action done in a sensitive manner?

• -ily

• -ways

• -wise

• -ly

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does the suffix '-wise' generally indicate?

• A plural form

• A past tense form

• A numerical expression

• A manner of doing something

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

How does the suffix '-ly' modify the word 'snappy'?

• Snappily, meaning in a fast manner

• Snappily, meaning in a slow manner

• Snappily, meaning in a similar manner

• Snappily, meaning rarely

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CCSS.L.3.2E

What change occurs to the word 'hearty' when making it an adverb?

• No change needed

• Add '-ly' directly

• Change 'y' to 'e' and add '-ly'

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add '-ly'

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CCSS.L.3.2E

How is the word 'comical' transformed into an adverb?

• Comically, by adding '-ly'

• Comicaling, by adding '-ing'

• Comicaly, by adding '-y'

• Comicals, by adding '-s'

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CCSS.L.3.2E

What does 'heartily' mean?

• In a heartbreaking manner

• In a heartwarming manner

• In a heartfelt manner

• In a heartless manner

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does 'clockwise' imply about the direction of movement?

• In a straight line

• In the same direction as a clock

• In the opposite direction of a clock

• In a random direction

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which suffix would you use to describe something done in an air-like manner?

• -ily

• -ways

• -wise

• -ly

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CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the effect of adding '-ly' to the word 'final' in the context of the story?

• It indicates the beginning of an event

• It suggests an ongoing process

• It describes the peak of an event

• It denotes the conclusion of an event

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CCSS.L.3.2E