Suffixes

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3rd Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a suffix?
Back
A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or 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
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?
Back
The suffix '-ing' indicates an action or process, often used to form the present participle of a verb.
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CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.2.3D
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ed'.
Back
The word 'walked' has the suffix '-ed', indicating that the action happened in the past.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1D
CCSS.L.3.1E
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-ful' mean?
Back
The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' or 'having the qualities of'. For example, 'joyful' means full of joy.
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CCSS.L.2.4B
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of adding the suffix '-less' to a word?
Back
The suffix '-less' means 'without'. For example, 'hopeless' means without hope.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-ly' do to an adjective?
Back
The suffix '-ly' turns an adjective into an adverb, describing how something is done. For example, 'quick' becomes 'quickly'.
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CCSS.L.3.2E
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a common suffix that indicates a person?
Back
The suffix '-er' or '-or' indicates a person who performs an action, like 'teacher' or 'actor'.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4B
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
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