Suffixes -ness and -ment

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate when added to a word?

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It indicates a state or quality of the root word, such as 'happiness' meaning the state of being happy.

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What does the suffix '-ment' indicate when added to a word?

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It indicates the action or result of a verb, such as 'treatment' meaning the act of treating.

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What is the meaning of 'happiness'?

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The state of being happy.

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What is the meaning of 'encouragement'?

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The act of giving support, confidence, or hope to someone.

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What is the meaning of 'settlement'?

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The result of settling something, often referring to an agreement.

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What is the meaning of 'sweetness'?

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The quality or state of being sweet.

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Give an example of a word that uses the suffix '-ness'.

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Happiness.

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Give an example of a word that uses the suffix '-ment'.

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Achievement.

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What is the difference between 'treatment' and 'treatement'?

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'Treatment' is the correct spelling, while 'treatement' is a misspelling.

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How does adding '-ness' change the word 'sad'?

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It becomes 'sadness', indicating the state of being sad.