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Using Suffixes

Using Suffixes. Objectives. To understand what is meant by the term ‘suffix’; To recognise and spell a number of suffixes. What is a suffix. Suffixes are endings that are added to root words. Suffixes change the meaning or purpose of the word. Kind + ness = Kind ness. Adjective. Noun.

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Using Suffixes

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  1. Using Suffixes

  2. Objectives • To understand what is meant by the term ‘suffix’; • To recognise and spell a number of suffixes.

  3. What is a suffix • Suffixes are endings that are added to root words. • Suffixes change the meaning or purpose of the word. Kind + ness = Kindness Adjective Noun

  4. childish ness fair ness wicked ness -ness fit ness foolish ness worthless ness

  5. citizen ship friend ship hard ship -ship lord ship member ship sponsor ship

  6. Be careful some root words need to be changed before you add a suffix. famous fame + ous = argument argue + ment = tidiness tidy + ness =

  7. What suffix goes with all these root words? ment enjoy ment state -ment ? manage ment move ment

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