Suffix -ness

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What does the suffix -ness mean?

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The suffix -ness means 'state of'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'cleverness'?

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Cleverness refers to the state of being clever or intelligent.

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What does the word 'loudness' refer to?

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Loudness refers to the state or quality of being loud.

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What is the meaning of the word 'quietness'?

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Quietness refers to the state of being quiet.

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What does the word 'witness' mean?

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Witness means the state of seeing or observing.

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True/False: The suffix -ness can be added to adjectives to form nouns.

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True.

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What is an example of a word that uses the suffix -ness?

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Happiness is an example of a word that uses the suffix -ness.

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What does the word 'craziness' mean?

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Craziness refers to the state of being crazy.

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What is the opposite of 'loudness'?

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The opposite of loudness is quietness.

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True/False: The suffix -ness can change a word from an adjective to a noun.

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True.