Lesson 13: What are Suffixes? Flashcards
What is a suffix?
A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or function.
Where does a suffix go in a word?
A suffix is added at the end of a base word or root.
How does a suffix change the meaning of a word?
A suffix changes the meaning by indicating tense, number, comparison, or part of speech.
Can a word have more than one suffix?
Yes, some words have multiple suffixes, like ‘hopelessly’ (hope + less + ly).
What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?
A prefix goes at the beginning of a word, while a suffix goes at the end.
How do suffixes help us understand new words?
Suffixes help break down words, making them easier to understand and decode.
Why is it important to recognize suffixes in reading?
Recognizing suffixes helps readers figure out unfamiliar words and their meanings.
How do suffixes help with spelling?
Knowing suffixes helps with spelling because many words share common suffix patterns.
Give an example of a suffix changing a word’s meaning.
Adding ‘-er’ to ‘teach’ makes ‘teacher,’ which changes the word from a verb to a noun.
What does the suffix ‘-ed’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ed’ means ‘past tense’.
What does the suffix ‘-ing’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ing’ means ‘present participle’.
What does the suffix ‘-s’ mean?
The suffix ‘-s’ means ‘plural’.
What does the suffix ‘-es’ mean?
The suffix ‘-es’ means ‘plural (for words ending in s, sh, ch, x, or z)’.
What does the suffix ‘-er’ mean?
The suffix ‘-er’ means ‘comparative (more) or person who does something’.
What does the suffix ‘-est’ mean?
The suffix ‘-est’ means ‘superlative (most)’.
What does the suffix ‘-y’ mean?
The suffix ‘-y’ means ‘characterized by’.
What does the suffix ‘-ly’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ly’ means ‘in a certain way’.
What does the suffix ‘-ous’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ous’ means ‘full of’.
What does the suffix ‘-ive’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ive’ means ‘having the nature of’.
What does the suffix ‘-ish’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ish’ means ‘having the quality of’.
What does the suffix ‘-hood’ mean?
The suffix ‘-hood’ means ‘state, condition, or period of life’.
What does the suffix ‘-ment’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ment’ means ‘action or result’.
What does the suffix ‘-ion’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ion’ means ‘act or process’.
What does the suffix ‘-ful’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ful’ means ‘full of’.