Suffixes 5th Grade

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or 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 '-ness' indicate?

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The suffix '-ness' indicates a state or quality, such as in 'happiness' (the state of being happy).

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What is the meaning of the word 'sadness'?

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Sadness is the state of being sad.

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How do you identify a consonant suffix?

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A consonant suffix is a suffix that begins with a consonant, such as '-s' in 'cats'.

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What is the vowel team syllable type?

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A vowel team syllable type contains two vowels that work together to make one sound, like 'ea' in 'team'.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, like 'cat'.

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What is a VCe syllable?

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A VCe syllable has a vowel followed by a consonant and then an 'e' that makes the vowel long, like 'cake'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'tenderness'?

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There are three syllables in the word 'tenderness'.

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What does the word 'priceless' mean?

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Priceless means having a value that cannot be measured in money; it is without price.

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What is the consonant suffix in the word 'reptiles'?

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The consonant suffix in 'reptiles' is 's'.