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What is the role of suffixes in a word?
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?
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?
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'?
What is the purpose of suffix '-ly' in words like 'slowly' and 'quickly'?
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Which suffix changes the meaning of a word without changing its spelling?
Which suffix changes the meaning of a word without changing its spelling?
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