Understanding Suffixes and Their Functions

What is a suffix?

• A letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word.

• A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to form a different word.

• A word that describes an action.

• A word that describes a person, place, or thing.

Why is it important to understand suffixes?

• Because they are fun.

• Because they are weird.

• Because they change the meaning of words.

• Because they are confusing.

What does adding the suffix "-ed" to a verb indicate?

• The action is happening now.

• The action will happen in the future.

• The action already happened.

• The action is a possibility.

What does the suffix "ing" indicate?

• Nothing at al

• Something is happening later; future tense.

• Something is happening now; present tense.

• Something already happened; past tense.

What does the suffix "-ly" typically do when added to an adjective?

• It makes the word plural.

• It turns the adjective into an adverb.

• It indicates the past tense.

• It means "full of".

What does the suffix "en" meaning?

• how something is done

• made of

• full of

• compared to

The suffix "er" can mean what TWO things?

• comparing two things

• past tense

• one who

• happening now

The suffix "est" means what?

• tall

• far away

• comparing 3 or more people or things

• comparing sticks

What does the suffix "-ful" mean?

• Without

• Made of

• Full of

• Can be done

The suffx "less" meaning what TWO things?

• having plenty of

• needing more of

• without

• opposite of ful