Suffixes
What is the word add the suffix -ly, -y,-ful, or -less to the word strange to make a new word.
strangely
What is a suffix?
one or more letters added to the end of a root or base word and it changes the words meaning.
Noone had expected a storm to hit.
No one had expected a storm to hit.
What are comparative?
They are adjectives and adverbs that compare two things./
Choose the correct comparative or superlative.
Is the male or female cardinal (more colorful/most colorful)?
more colorful
What is the word add the suffix -ly, -y,-ful, or -less to the word gossip to make a new word.
gossipy
What do the suffixes -ity mean?
It means "the state or quality of".
Wildflowers were already starting to bloom at the base of the mountains.
What are superlatives?
They are adjectives and adverbs that compare three or more things.
Choose the correct comparative or superlative?
Is it (better/best) to give the birds sunflower seeds or peanuts?
better
What is the word add the suffix -ly, -y,-ful, or -less to the word forget to make a new word.
forgetful
Use the following word in a sentence supervision.
varies
example:Paul and Wendy's talking during class proved to be a distraction.
Tiny buds lined the gray branch of the trees.
Tiny buds lined the gray branches of the trees.
What ending do comparatives have?
-er or the word "more"
Choose the correct comparative or superlative.
I think the robin's egg are (prettier/prettiest) than the quail's egg.
prettier
What is the word add the suffix -ly, -y,-ful, or -less to the word flaw to make a new word.
flawless
Use the following word in a sentence impression.
varies
example: The pandemic has left a lasting impression on humanity.
The air was still cool but that was normal for april.
The air was still cool, but that was normal for April.
What ending do superlatives have?
-est and the word "most"
Choose the correct comparative or superlative.
Peacocks have the (longest/most long) feathers of any bird.
longest
Name all four suffixes we just practiced
-ly, -y,-ful, and -less
What do the suffixes -ion, -sion, -tion mean?
It means "the act or process of" or "the state or quality of".
The weather Forecast was clear as boy scout troop 134 began hiking up mt. caldwell.
The weather forecast was clear as Boy Scout Troop 134 began hiking up Mt. Caldwell.
True or False there are irregular comparatives and superlatives?
True