Decode Words With Latin Suffixes - 3rd Grade Reading
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What does the Latin suffix "-ful" mean in a word (example: "helpful")?
What does the Latin suffix "-ful" mean in a word (example: "helpful")?
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Full of; having. Forms adjectives meaning containing or characterized by something.
Full of; having. Forms adjectives meaning containing or characterized by something.
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What does the Latin suffix "-ness" mean in a word (example: "kindness")?
What does the Latin suffix "-ness" mean in a word (example: "kindness")?
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A state or quality. Turns adjectives into nouns naming the quality itself.
A state or quality. Turns adjectives into nouns naming the quality itself.
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What does the Latin suffix "-ity" mean in a word (example: "clarity")?
What does the Latin suffix "-ity" mean in a word (example: "clarity")?
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A state, quality, or condition. Forms abstract nouns from adjectives to name qualities.
A state, quality, or condition. Forms abstract nouns from adjectives to name qualities.
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What does the Latin suffix "-ly" mean in a word (example: "quickly")?
What does the Latin suffix "-ly" mean in a word (example: "quickly")?
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In a way that; how something is done. Turns adjectives into adverbs describing manner or method.
In a way that; how something is done. Turns adjectives into adverbs describing manner or method.
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What does the Latin suffix "-sion" mean in a word (example: "decision")?
What does the Latin suffix "-sion" mean in a word (example: "decision")?
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The act, process, or result of doing something. Like -tion, it forms nouns from verbs to name actions or results.
The act, process, or result of doing something. Like -tion, it forms nouns from verbs to name actions or results.
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What does the Latin suffix "-able" mean in a word (example: "washable")?
What does the Latin suffix "-able" mean in a word (example: "washable")?
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Able to be; can be done. Creates adjectives meaning something can have that action done to it.
Able to be; can be done. Creates adjectives meaning something can have that action done to it.
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What does the Latin suffix "-ible" mean in a word (example: "visible")?
What does the Latin suffix "-ible" mean in a word (example: "visible")?
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Able to be; capable of. Like -able, forms adjectives showing possibility or capability.
Able to be; capable of. Like -able, forms adjectives showing possibility or capability.
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What does the Latin suffix "-less" mean in a word (example: "hopeless")?
What does the Latin suffix "-less" mean in a word (example: "hopeless")?
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Without; lacking. Creates adjectives showing the absence of something.
Without; lacking. Creates adjectives showing the absence of something.
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Which suffix in the word "musician" tells you the word means "a person"?
Which suffix in the word "musician" tells you the word means "a person"?
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"-ian". This suffix correctly identifies a person connected with music.
"-ian". This suffix correctly identifies a person connected with music.
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Which suffix in the word "readable" shows the meaning "able to be read"?
Which suffix in the word "readable" shows the meaning "able to be read"?
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"-able". The suffix correctly shows something "can be" read.
"-able". The suffix correctly shows something "can be" read.
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Which suffix in the word "happiness" shows the word names a state or quality?
Which suffix in the word "happiness" shows the word names a state or quality?
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"-ness". This suffix correctly shows "happiness" names a state of being happy.
"-ness". This suffix correctly shows "happiness" names a state of being happy.
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Which suffix in the word "careless" shows the meaning "without"?
Which suffix in the word "careless" shows the meaning "without"?
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"-less". The suffix meaning "without" is correctly identified in "careless."
"-less". The suffix meaning "without" is correctly identified in "careless."
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What does the Latin suffix "-al" mean in a word (example: "national")?
What does the Latin suffix "-al" mean in a word (example: "national")?
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Related to; having the nature of. Forms adjectives showing connection or relationship to something.
Related to; having the nature of. Forms adjectives showing connection or relationship to something.
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What does the Latin suffix "-ous" mean in a word (example: "famous")?
What does the Latin suffix "-ous" mean in a word (example: "famous")?
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Full of; having the quality of. Creates adjectives meaning characterized by or full of something.
Full of; having the quality of. Creates adjectives meaning characterized by or full of something.
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What does the Latin suffix "-er" mean when added to a verb (example: "teacher")?
What does the Latin suffix "-er" mean when added to a verb (example: "teacher")?
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"One who" does the action; a person who does something. This suffix turns verbs into nouns naming the person who performs the action.
"One who" does the action; a person who does something. This suffix turns verbs into nouns naming the person who performs the action.
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