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    Discovering Word

    Suffixes
    In this guide, you will learn the meaning of popular word suffixes and some
    examples to help you improve your vocabulary.
    Suffixes by Part of Speech
    Suffixes have the power to transform the part of speech of the word they are
    attached to. For instance, "-ly" transforms an adjective into an adverb, while
    "-ness" creates a noun from an adjective. Understanding these patterns can
    help you gain insight into the meaning and usage of unfamiliar words.
    Common Suffixes in English
    -tion/-sion Creates a noun from a verb

    -able/-ible Makes an adjective meaning 'able to'

    ment Creates a noun from a verb and indicates the result of the action
    ful Makes an adjective meaning 'full of'
    Suffixes for Changing Word Forms
    Noun to Adjective Adjective to Adverb Verb to Noun
    • -al • -ly • -ance
    • -ful • -ward • -tion
    • -ish • -ing
    -able Suffix
    Available Excitable
    The concert tickets are still available online. The puppy wagged its tail as soon as it saw its
    owner.

    Employable Pleasurable
    Her diverse skill set makes her highly employable. Relaxing by the beach is a pleasurable way to
    spend a vacation.
    -able Suffix (cont.)
    Readable Moveable
    The font in the book was large and The lightweight furniture is easy to
    readable for young readers. rearrange because it's moveable.

    1 2 3 4

    Loveable Breakable
    The puppy's playful behavior made it Be careful with the glassware; it's very
    incredibly loveable. breakable.
    -ible Suffix

    Responsible Visible Horrible


    Being responsible means The landmark was easily visible The traffic during rush hour was
    completing tasks on time. from a distance. absolutely terrible.
    -ible Suffix (cont.)
    1 Edible 2 Audible
    The fruits from the garden The music from the concert
    were fresh and edible. was still audible despite the
    distance.

    3 Convertible
    The sofa could be converted into a bed for guests.
    -ness Suffix
    Politeness Loneliness
    Her polite refusal was met with Moving to a new city can cause
    understanding. feelings of loneliness.

    1 2 3 4

    Happiness Sadness
    His laughter filled the room with pure The movie's ending left a lingering
    happiness. feeling of sadness.
    -ness Suffix (cont.)
    Kindness Darkness Playfulness
    Her acts of kindness included The room was enveloped in The puppy's playful antics
    helping her elderly neighbor darkness after the power brought a smile to everyone's
    with groceries. outage. face.
    Improve Your
    Vocabulary

    Read Write Talk


    The more you read, the more Writing regularly helps you Talking to others can introduce
    words you'll encounter. explore new words and improve you to new words in context.
    your skills.
    Practice Using Suffixes
    Excitement Sadness
    Winning the lottery brought a rush of An unexpected breakup can cause a lot
    excitement. of sadness.

    1 2 3 4

    Comfortable Responsibility
    The couch was comfortable enough to He took on the responsibility of
    nap on. looking after his little sister.
    Prefix vs. Suffix

    Unhappy Discover Dislike


    The news made her deeply She used a magnifying glass to I dislike the taste of olives.
    unhappy. discover the hidden message in the
    letter.
    The Power of Suffixes
    1 Expand 2 Express 3 Improve
    Adding suffixes can Suffixes can help you Practicing with suffixes can
    expand your vocabulary express emotions, feelings, improve your spelling,
    and make your writing and attributes with a single reading, and writing skills.
    more descriptive. word.
    Final Thoughts
    Learning and practicing with suffixes is an excellent way to develop your
    vocabulary and become a better communicator. With these tools in your arsenal,
    you'll be able to express yourself more accurately and with greater nuance.

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