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What is a suffix?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Front

Identify the suffix in the word 'hunter'.

Back

er

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What is a base word?

Back

A base word is a word that can stand alone and has meaning without any prefixes or suffixes.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Front

What is the base word for 'counselor'?

Back

counsel

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

In the word 'singer', what is the base word?

Back

sing

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What does the suffix 'er' indicate when added to a verb?

Back

The suffix 'er' typically indicates a person who performs the action of the verb.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

Provide an example of a word with the suffix 'or'.

Back

doctor

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What is the role of a governor?

Back

A governor is the elected executive head of a state in the U.S., responsible for overseeing the state government.

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'singer'?

Back

A singer is a person who sings, especially professionally.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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How does adding a suffix change the meaning of a base word?

Back

Adding a suffix can change the word's grammatical function, such as turning a noun into a verb or altering its tense.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B