Suffix Breakdown
What is a suffix?
A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word that changes its meaning
What does -ly mean?
What does it mean to double the consonant?
if a base word ends in one short vowel followed by a consonant, the final consonant is doubled before adding a vowel suffix
What does -able mean?
is; can be
What does -ing mean?
verb form; present participle
What is the suffix in the word changeable?
-able
What does -ous mean?
Having qualities of
What suffix means characterized by?
-y
What is an antonynm?
words with an opposite meaning to another word (for example good and bad)
What does - meant mean?
state of being; act of
The state of finding something funny
amusement
What is an inference?
What does briefly mean?
how something is done for a short time
the past tense of launching something or someone
What is traditional literature?
stories that have been passed down for many generations