What is a suffix?
SUFFIX

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.
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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 '-ly' indicate?
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The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs from adjectives, indicating the manner of an action. For example, 'quick' becomes 'quickly.'
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What does the suffix '-s' signify?
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The suffix '-s' is used to indicate plural nouns, meaning more than one. For example, 'bird' becomes 'birds.'
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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate?
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The suffix '-ed' is used to form the past tense of regular verbs. For example, 'play' becomes 'played.'
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What does the suffix '-ness' mean?
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The suffix '-ness' is used to form nouns that indicate a state or quality. For example, 'happy' becomes 'happiness.'
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How does the suffix '-ous' change a word?
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The suffix '-ous' means 'full of' or 'having the qualities of.' For example, 'fame' becomes 'famous.'
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