Suffixes -ful, -less, -ly, -ness

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What does the suffix -ful mean?

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The suffix -ful means 'full of' or 'having the quality of.' For example, 'joyful' means 'full of joy.'

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What does the suffix -less mean?

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The suffix -less means 'without.' For example, 'hopeless' means 'without hope.'

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

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The suffix -ly turns an adjective into an adverb, indicating the manner in which something is done. For example, 'quick' becomes 'quickly.'

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What does the suffix -ness signify?

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The suffix -ness turns an adjective into a noun, indicating a state or quality. For example, 'happy' becomes 'happiness.'

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What does 'slowly' mean?

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'Slowly' means 'in a slow way.' It describes the manner of walking.

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What does 'safely' mean?

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'Safely' means 'in a safe way.' It describes how the children walked away.

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What does 'kindness' mean?

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'Kindness' means 'the quality of being kind.' It is a noun that describes a caring attitude.

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What does 'homeless' mean?

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'Homeless' means 'without a home.' It describes someone who does not have a place to live.

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What does 'careful' mean?

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'Careful' means 'full of care.' It describes someone who is cautious and attentive.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix -ful?

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An example is 'thoughtful,' which means 'full of thought.'