Lesson 29: Suffixes -ful, -ly, -y

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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 mean?

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The suffix -ly is used to form adverbs from adjectives, meaning 'in a certain way.' For example, 'softly' means 'in a soft manner.'

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What does the suffix -y mean?

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The suffix -y means 'characterized by' or 'having the quality of.' For example, 'snowy' means 'having snow.'

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

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An example of a word with the suffix -ful is 'hopeful.'

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -ly.

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An example of a word with the suffix -ly is 'neatly.'

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -y.

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An example of a word with the suffix -y is 'playful.'

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What is the meaning of the word 'joyful'?

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The word 'joyful' means feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness.

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What is the meaning of the word 'sleepy'?

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The word 'sleepy' means feeling tired and ready to sleep.

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What is the meaning of the word 'snowy'?

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The word 'snowy' means covered with snow or having snow.

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What is the meaning of the word 'softly'?

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The word 'softly' means in a gentle or quiet manner.