Suffixes ty, ment, ity, ic

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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What does the suffix 'ty' indicate when added to a word?

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The suffix 'ty' typically indicates a state or condition, often forming nouns from adjectives (e.g., 'royal' becomes 'royalty').

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What does the suffix 'ment' signify in a word?

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The suffix 'ment' signifies the action or result of a verb, forming nouns (e.g., 'manage' becomes 'management').

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What is the meaning of the suffix 'ity'?

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The suffix 'ity' denotes a quality or condition, often forming nouns from adjectives (e.g., 'active' becomes 'activity').

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How does the suffix 'ic' function in word formation?

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The suffix 'ic' is used to form adjectives indicating a relationship or pertaining to something (e.g., 'music' becomes 'musical').

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Provide an example of a word with the suffix 'ty' and its meaning.

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Example: 'safety' - the condition of being safe.

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Provide an example of a word with the suffix 'ment' and its meaning.

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Example: 'development' - the process of developing or being developed.

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Provide an example of a word with the suffix 'ity' and its meaning.

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Example: 'electricity' - the state of being electric.

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Provide an example of a word with the suffix 'ic' and its meaning.

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Example: 'historic' - relating to history.

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What is the difference between 'activity' and 'activity'?

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'Activity' refers to a state of being active, while 'activity' can also refer to a specific action or task.