Lesson 17: Make it Stick Flashcards
What is a suffix?
A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.
Where does a suffix go in a word?
A suffix goes at the end of a base word or root word.
How does a suffix change the meaning of a word?
A suffix changes how a word is used, like turning a verb into a noun or making something plural.
Can a suffix change a verb into a noun? Give an example.
‘Teach’ becomes ‘teacher,’ which is now a person instead of an action.
Can a suffix change an adjective into a noun? Give an example.
‘Happy’ becomes ‘happiness,’ which is now a thing instead of a description.
What happens when you add ‘-ly’ to an adjective?
‘Quick’ becomes ‘quickly,’ which means ‘in a quick way.’
What happens when you add ‘-ness’ to a word?
‘Kind’ becomes ‘kindness,’ which means ‘the state of being kind.’
What is an example of a suffix that makes a word a person?
‘Artist’ comes from ‘art’ and means ‘a person who does art.’
How do suffixes help with spelling?
Suffixes help with spelling because some words need to change before adding a suffix (like ‘hop’ → ‘hopping’).
How do suffixes help us understand new words?
Suffixes help us understand words by giving clues about their meaning, like ‘-less’ meaning ‘without.’
What does the suffix ‘-er’ mean?
The suffix ‘-er’ means ‘a person who does something (teacher, farmer)’.
What does the suffix ‘-or’ mean?
The suffix ‘-or’ means ‘a person who does something (actor, inventor)’.
What does the suffix ‘-ist’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ist’ means ‘a person who studies or does something (artist, scientist)’.
What does the suffix ‘-ment’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ment’ means ‘the result of an action (enjoyment, movement)’.
What does the suffix ‘-ness’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ness’ means ‘a state or quality (kindness, happiness)’.
What does the suffix ‘-tion’ mean?
The suffix ‘-tion’ means ‘an action or process (celebration, education)’.
What does the suffix ‘-sion’ mean?
The suffix ‘-sion’ means ‘an action or process (expansion, decision)’.
What does the suffix ‘-able’ mean?
The suffix ‘-able’ means ‘able to be (readable, breakable)’.
What does the suffix ‘-ible’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ible’ means ‘able to be (visible, flexible)’.
What does the suffix ‘-ful’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ful’ means ‘full of (hopeful, joyful)’.
What does the suffix ‘-less’ mean?
The suffix ‘-less’ means ‘without (fearless, hopeless)’.
What does the suffix ‘-ous’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ous’ means ‘full of (dangerous, famous)’.
What does the suffix ‘-al’ mean?
The suffix ‘-al’ means ‘related to (magical, natural)’.
What does the suffix ‘-ive’ mean?
The suffix ‘-ive’ means ‘having the nature of (creative, active)’.
