Suffixes

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'beautiful'?

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The word 'beautiful' means 'full of beauty'.

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What does the word 'homeless' mean?

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The word 'homeless' means 'without a home'.

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What suffix is commonly used to form past-tense verbs?

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The suffix '-ed' is commonly used to form past-tense verbs.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-ness'?

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The suffix '-ness' indicates a state or quality, such as in 'happiness' (the state of being happy).

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate when added to an adjective?

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The suffix '-ly' indicates that something is done in a certain manner, as in 'quickly' (in a quick manner).

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-er'?

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The suffix '-er' is used to indicate a person who performs an action, such as in 'teacher' (one who teaches).

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What does the suffix '-ing' signify when added to a verb?

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The suffix '-ing' signifies the present participle form of a verb, indicating an ongoing action, as in 'running'.

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What is the function of the suffix '-ment'?

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The suffix '-ment' is used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state, such as in 'enjoyment'.