Suffixes - Word Endings

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What is a suffix?

Back

A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a root word or base word to change its meaning.

Front

Which of the following is a suffix?

Back

-ing, -ed, -est, -ness

Front

What does the suffix '-est' indicate?

Back

It indicates the superlative form of an adjective, meaning 'the most'.

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What does the suffix '-ness' mean?

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It means 'the state of'.

Front

True or False: Suffixes come at the beginning of a word.

Back

False

Front

True or False: The word 'singing' contains a suffix.

Back

True

Front

Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ed'.

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Walked, jumped, played.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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It means 'full of'.

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What is the effect of adding a suffix to a root word?

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It changes the meaning or grammatical function of the root word.

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Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

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-ness