Suffixes Ness and Ship

What is the meaning of the suffix 'ness'?

• State, quality, or condition

• Person, place, or thing

• Time, location, or manner

• Color, shape, or size

Provide examples of words with the suffix 'ness'.

• cleverness

• happiness, sadness, kindness, darkness, readiness

• madness

• boldness

Can you create new words by adding the suffix 'ness' to the following base words: happy, kind, dark?

• kindness

• happiness, kindness, darkness

• darkness

• happyness

What is the meaning of the suffix 'ship'?

• Leadership

• Conditioning

• State, condition, or quality

• Ownership

Share examples of words with the suffix 'ship'.

• friendship, leadership, citizenship

• internship

• partnership

• ownership

Try forming new words by adding the suffix 'ship' to the following base words: friend, leader, owner.

• friendlyship

• friendship, leadership, ownership

• leaderingship

• owningship

Differentiate between the usage of 'ness' and 'ship' in forming new words.

• The suffix 'ness' forms adjectives, while the suffix 'ship' forms verbs.

• The suffix 'ness' forms singular nouns, while the suffix 'ship' forms plural nouns.

• The suffix 'ness' forms concrete nouns, while the suffix 'ship' forms abstract nouns.

• The suffix 'ness' forms abstract nouns, while the suffix 'ship' forms nouns indicating a state or quality.

Explain the significance of using suffixes in the English language.

• Suffixes play a crucial role in English by altering word meanings, indicating grammatical functions, and expanding vocabulary.

• Suffixes have no impact on word meanings or grammar in English.

• Suffixes are used to confuse readers and complicate the language.

• Suffixes are only used in foreign languages, not in English.

Discuss any exceptions or irregularities in the usage of the suffixes 'ness' and 'ship'.

• Using 'ness' for verbs and 'ship' for adjectives

• Using 'ness' for singular nouns and 'ship' for plural nouns

• Using 'ness' for abstract nouns and 'ship' for position/status

• Exceptions and irregularities in the usage of the suffixes 'ness' and 'ship' include cases where 'ness' is used for position/status and 'ship' is used for abstract nouns.

How do suffixes 'ness' and 'ship' contribute to the meaning of a word?

• Suffixes 'ness' and 'ship' contribute to the meaning of a word by indicating a color

• Suffixes 'ness' and 'ship' contribute to the meaning of a word by indicating a location

• Suffixes 'ness' and 'ship' contribute to the meaning of a word by indicating a verb tense

• Suffixes 'ness' and 'ship' contribute to the meaning of a word by indicating a state, condition, or quality.