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Match the type of suffix with its function:
Derivational Suffixes = change the grammatical function or part of speech of the original word Inflectional Suffixes = indicate grammatical features such as tense, case, or number
What do the suffixes -ment, -ship, and -ity form?
Nouns = Adjectives Adjectives = Adverbs Verbs = Adjectives
Match the suffix with its function:
-ate = Form verbs -ly = Form adverbs -ic = Form adjectives -ment = Form nouns
What do you need to learn to decode unfamiliar words?
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What is the function of the suffix -ly?
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What can be added to word roots to create new words?
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What is the function of the suffix -ment?
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What should you be aware of to use suffixes correctly in sentences?
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Study Notes
Suffixes
A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to form a new word or to change the grammatical function of the original word.
Types of Suffixes
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Derivational Suffixes: change the grammatical function or part of speech of the original word
- Examples: -ly (quickly), -ness (happiness), -ment (government)
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Inflectional Suffixes: indicate grammatical features such as tense, case, or number
- Examples: -ed (walked), -s (cats), -ing (running)
Functions of Suffixes
- Form nouns: -ment (government), -ship (friendship), -ity (reality)
- Form verbs: -ate (create), -ify (simplify), -ize (prioritize)
- Form adjectives: -able (capable), -al (national), -ic (logic)
- Form adverbs: -ly (quickly), -wise (otherwise)
Suffixes and Word Roots
- Suffixes can be added to word roots to create new words
- Word roots can be modified by changing the suffix to change the meaning of the word
Common Suffixes
- -tion (action, education)
- -ly (friendly, quickly)
- -ment (government, movement)
- -ful (hopeful, careful)
- -less (helpless, endless)
Tips for Using Suffixes
- Learn the meanings of common suffixes to decode unfamiliar words
- Use suffixes to create new words and expand vocabulary
- Be aware of the grammatical function of suffixes to use them correctly in sentences
Suffixes
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to form a new word or to change the grammatical function of the original word.
Types of Suffixes
- Derivational Suffixes change the grammatical function or part of speech of the original word, e.g., -ly (quickly), -ness (happiness), -ment (government).
- Inflectional Suffixes indicate grammatical features such as tense, case, or number, e.g., -ed (walked), -s (cats), -ing (running).
Functions of Suffixes
Forming Words
- Suffixes can form nouns, e.g., -ment (government), -ship (friendship), -ity (reality).
- Suffixes can form verbs, e.g., -ate (create), -ify (simplify), -ize (prioritize).
- Suffixes can form adjectives, e.g., -able (capable), -al (national), -ic (logic).
- Suffixes can form adverbs, e.g., -ly (quickly), -wise (otherwise).
Suffixes and Word Roots
- Suffixes can be added to word roots to create new words.
- Modifying word roots by changing the suffix changes the meaning of the word.
Common Suffixes
- -tion (action, education)
- -ly (friendly, quickly)
- -ment (government, movement)
- -ful (hopeful, careful)
- -less (helpless, endless)
Using Suffixes Effectively
- Learn the meanings of common suffixes to decode unfamiliar words.
- Use suffixes to create new words and expand vocabulary.
- Understand the grammatical function of suffixes to use them correctly in sentences.
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Learn about the different types of suffixes, including derivational and inflectional suffixes, and how they change the meaning of words in English grammar.
