Suffixes

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What is a 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 qualities 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?

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The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs from adjectives, indicating the manner of an action. For example, 'quickly' means in a quick manner.

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What does the suffix '-er' signify?

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The suffix '-er' is used to indicate a person who performs an action. For example, 'teacher' means a person who teaches.

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What does the suffix '-est' indicate?

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The suffix '-est' is used to form the superlative degree of adjectives, meaning 'the most.' For example, 'tallest' means the most tall.

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What does the suffix '-ness' mean?

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The suffix '-ness' is used to form nouns from adjectives, indicating a state or quality. For example, 'happiness' means the state of being happy.

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What does the suffix '-hood' signify?

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The suffix '-hood' is used to indicate a state, condition, or quality. For example, 'childhood' refers to the state of being a child.

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What does the suffix '-tion' mean?

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The suffix '-tion' is used to form nouns indicating an action or condition. For example, 'creation' means the act of creating.

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What does the suffix '-ment' indicate?

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The suffix '-ment' is used to form nouns indicating the result of an action. For example, 'enjoyment' means the state of enjoying.