Using suffixes

In a nutshell 

A suffix is a group of letters that are added to the end of a word and can change its meaning. Suffixes are placed at the end of a root word. In this summary, you'll learn how to add a suffix to change the meaning of a word and to show they create different word classes.

Nouns

When added to a root word, some suffixes create nouns. Nouns are words or phrases that can be used to name a person, place or thing. 

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Tip: When the root word ends in a 'y' like the word 'happy', the 'y' is changed to an 'i' when the suffix is added.  

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Adjectives

When added to a root word, the following suffixes create adjectives. Adjectives are words describing a noun.

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Verbs

When added to a root word, some suffixes create or change the tense of verbs. Verbs are words that are used to show an action. 

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Adverbs

When added to the end of a root word, the following suffixes create adverbs. Adverbs are words that describe verbs and they usually end in 'ly'.

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