Building New Words With a Suffix

Mrs. Taylor introduces suffixes and demonstrates how they change the meaning of base words. She explains suffixes like -ful, -less, -ly, -er, and others, using examples to show how they form new words. The video includes a grammar challenge to identify suffixes in a story and a STEM activity to build a card tower, emphasizing problem-solving and creativity.

What is a suffix and how does it change the meaning of a base word?

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Describe the importance of suffixes in word construction and meaning.

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Can you provide examples of words that use the suffix -ful?

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What does the word 'fearless' mean and how is it constructed?

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How can changing the suffix of a word create an antonym? Provide an example.

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What is the difference between the words 'careful' and 'careless'?

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List some adverbs that can be formed by adding the suffix -ly to base words.

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What is the process of creating comparative adjectives using the suffixes -er and -est?

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How many suffixes can you identify in the story shared in the video?

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What are some strategies for building a stable tower out of cards as mentioned in the video?

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