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Suffixes

A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning. Suffixes can change a word from a noun to an adjective, from a verb to a noun, and so on. Learning about suffixes can help you better understand and use the English language.

Common Suffixes

Here are some common suffixes and their meanings:

• -ful: full of (e.g., joyful, helpful)
• -less: without (e.g., fearless, homeless)
• -ly: in a certain way (e.g., quickly, happily)
• -er: one who (e.g., teacher, baker)
• -est: most (e.g., tallest, happiest)
• -ing: action or process (e.g., running, swimming)

Study Guide

Here are some tips for studying and practicing suffixes:

1. Read, read, read: Pay attention to the words you encounter while reading. Look for words with suffixes and try to figure out their meanings based on the suffixes.
2. Word families: Identify word families with common suffixes (e.g., happy, happily, happiness) and practice using them in sentences.
3. Flashcards: Create flashcards with words and their corresponding suffixes to test yourself on their meanings.
4. Practice writing: Write sentences using words with different suffixes to reinforce your understanding of how suffixes change the meaning of a word.
5. Games and activities: Engage in fun activities like suffix bingo or word search puzzles to make learning about suffixes enjoyable.

Understanding suffixes can help you become a better reader and writer, so keep practicing and exploring new words with different suffixes!

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