Word Parts: Suffix - ly

1. Word Parts: Suffix -ly Unit 17 Transparency 83 Based on and organized for use with Hampton Brown’s High Point curriculum, Basics level. Unless otherwise cited, all graphics come directly from High Point materials, ClickArt 950,000, published by Broderbund software, or the Microsoft Clip Art and Media Homepage, http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx?lc=en-us. Graphics are only to be used for viewing purposes. They may not be saved or downloaded. Designed by Adriana T. Ibarra for the LANGUAGE ACQUISITION BRANCH LAUSD

2. Learn how to read a word with a suffix. A suffix is a word part that is added at the end of a word.

3. This is the root word. It is an adjective that describes the woman. quick She is very quick! This is the suffix –ly. It makes the word an adverb that describes the woman’s action, running. She runs quickly! quickly

4. This is the root word. It is an adjective that describes the boy. proud The boy is very proud to carry the flag. This is the suffix –ly. It makes the word an adverb that describes the boy’s action, walking. He walks proudly with the flag. proudly

5. This is the root word. It is an adjective that describes a noun, movement. sudden There was a sudden movement on the stove. This is the suffix –ly. It makes the word an adverb that describes an action, escaping. Popcorn suddenly began escaping the pot!. suddenly

6. This is the root word. It is an adjective that describes the people. safe The helmets help them stay safe. This is the suffix –ly. It makes the word an adverb that describes an action, riding the bikes. They ride their bikes very safely. safely

7. This is the root word. It is an adjective that describes the noun, thoughts. deep She thinks deep thoughts by the water. This is the suffix –ly. It makes the word an adverb that describes an action, thinking. She thinks deeply about a problem. deeply

8. This is the root word. It is an adjective that describes the flashlight. bright The flashlight is very bright! This is the suffix –ly. It makes the word an adverb that describes an action, shining. The flashlight shines brightly. brightly

9. This is the root word. It is an adjective that describes the music. loud Their music is very loud! This is the suffix –ly. It makes the word an adverb that describes an action, playing. The radio is playing loudly. loudly

10. slow ly This word is an adverb that describes a verb or action. This is an adjective. It describes a noun. It says the noun is not fast! This is a suffix. It turns an adjective into an adverb that describes an action.

11. bold ly This word is an adverb that describes a verb or action. This is an adjective. It describes a noun. It says the noun is not shy or quiet! This is a suffix. It turns an adjective into an adverb that describes an action.