Understanding Suffixes Quiz
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What is the role of suffixes in a word?

  • To make the word sound longer and fancier
  • To confuse readers with unnecessary letter additions
  • To change the root word to a completely different word
  • To add meaning or indicate a specific quality to the root word (correct)

    • In the word 'frightened,' what does the suffix '-ed' indicate?

  • The word is in the present tense
  • The action is happening currently
  • The action happened in the past (correct)
  • The word is an adjective

    • Which word does NOT have a suffix based on the text?

  • Countless
  • Wonderful
  • Spotless
  • Characteristics (correct)

    • What is the purpose of suffix '-ly' in words like 'slowly' and 'quickly'?

    <p>To express the characteristics of the action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix changes the meaning of a word without changing its spelling?

    <p>-less</p> Signup and view all the answers

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