Adjective Suffixes

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What is an adjective suffix?

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An adjective suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change it into an adjective, often describing a quality or characteristic.

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What does the suffix '-ous' mean?

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The suffix '-ous' is used to form adjectives indicating a quality or condition, such as 'joyous' meaning full of joy.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' is used to form adjectives meaning capable of or suitable for, such as 'believable' meaning capable of being believed.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' is used to form adjectives meaning full of, such as 'wonderful' meaning full of wonder.

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What does the suffix '-ous' indicate in the word 'hazardous'?

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In 'hazardous', the suffix '-ous' indicates that something is full of hazards or dangers.

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What does the suffix '-ible' mean?

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The suffix '-ible' is used to form adjectives meaning capable of being, such as 'divisible' meaning capable of being divided.

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

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An example is 'famous', which means well-known.

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

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An example is 'readable', which means easy to read.

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

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An example is 'helpful', which means providing help.

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

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An example is 'accessible', which means able to be reached.