-Less, -ness,ment
What is the meaning of the suffix-less?
Without, lacking
What does -er, -or, -ist mean when added to a word?
A person who
What is the meaning of -ion
Action, process, state or condition of
-s, -es
What is the part of speech of this word as used in the sentence?
Harm
She never meant the girl any harm.
Noun
What is the meaning of -ness?
Quality or state of
What is the correct spelling of a person who runs?
Runner
How does the suffix -ion change the part of speech?
Makes a word a noun.
Does the suffix -ed make a verb past tense or present tense
Past tense
What is the part of speech of this word as used in the sentence?
Harmless
The mouse scared everyone in the room even though it was completely harmless.
Adjective
What is the meaning of -ment?
State, action, or result of
What part of speech does a word become when the suffix -er, -or, -ist is added?
A noun
-ition
Which suffix should be used to tell that something is happening right now?
-ing
How did the part of speech change?
Retire--------> Retirement
Verb ----------> Noun
Noun ------> adjective
What suffix do you add when you want to describe a person who study science?
-ist
Fill in the blank.
I didn't understand the question so I asked for _______________.
A. Mediation
B. Clarification
C. Conclusion
B. Clarification
What is the difference between -er and -est?
Example:
Smart -----> smarter
Smart-------> smartest
-er compares two things (means more than)
-est compares 3 or more things (means the most)
How did the part of speech change?
Teach --------> Teacher
Name example of a word using one of these suffixes. Tell the meaning of the word.
Answers may vary
Which suffix is added to the word bake to describe a person who bakes?
-er
Fill in the blank to complete the sentence.
We need to know which ___________ to go on the walking trail.
A. collection
B. distraction
C. direction
C. direction
The girl was __________ so fast they couldn't catch her.
Running
How did the part of speech change?
Happy -------> Happiness
Adjective -------> Noun