Question

a suffix is a syllable put at the end of a word to change its meaning. some common suffixes include: ful less ly able let ment ness an t ology
underline the suffix in each word. then read the word. happiness statement quickly adorable grateful kindly argument suddenly geology playful moveable assignment recently noticeable cheerful simply laziness treatment loudly joyful
read each clue below. write the word from above on each line below to match the definition.

1. __________________ full of joy
2. __________________ the state of being happy
3. __________________ easily seen
4. __________________ able to move
5. __________________ a disagreement
6. __________________ not long ago
7. __________________ in a kind way
8. __________________ the quality of being unwilling to work

Explanation:

1. "Joyful" means full of joy as "ful" is a suffix indicating full - ness.
2. "Happiness" is the state of being happy with the suffix "ness" denoting a state or quality.
3. "Noticeable" means easily seen with "able" indicating capability.
4. "Moveable" means able to move with "able" as the suffix.
5. "Argument" is a disagreement with "ment" often used to form nouns from verbs.
6. "Recently" means not long ago with "ly" as an adverb - forming suffix.
7. "Kindly" means in a kind way with "ly" making it an adverb.
8. "Laziness" is the quality of being unwilling to work with "ness" forming a noun of quality.

Answer:

1. joyful
2. happiness
3. noticeable
4. moveable
5. argument
6. recently
7. kindly
8. laziness