Suffixes -en and -ic

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

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It typically means 'having the characteristics of'.

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

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It typically means 'to become' or 'to make'.

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Provide an example of a word that uses the suffix '-ic'.

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'Magnetic' is an example, meaning 'having the characteristics of a magnet'.

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Provide an example of a word that uses the suffix '-en'.

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'Flatten' is an example, meaning 'to become flat'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'athletic'?

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It means 'having the characteristics of athletes'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'golden'?

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It means 'to become gold'.

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How does the suffix '-ic' change the meaning of the base word?

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It transforms the base word into an adjective that describes a quality or characteristic.

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How does the suffix '-en' change the meaning of the base word?

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It transforms the base word into a verb that indicates a change of state.

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What is a base word?

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

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Can the suffix '-ic' be used with any base word?

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No, it is typically used with nouns to form adjectives.