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English Basics
Volume 4, Number 24, March 20, 2000
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Suffixes are endings that are added to root words. If the ending begins with a consonant, the spelling of the root word is usually not altered. For example:
nice
+ ly = nicely 
The final e
was not dropped before ly was
added.
Add the correct suffix to the italicized word in each sentence. The first one is done for you.
1.
The old picture was bad faded.
(ment, ly) badly
2.
The governor made a state to the
press. (ful, ment)
3.
Their loss caused much sad.
(ness, less)
4.
Mr. Keyes is a force speaker.
(ful, ty)
5.
The fox sly hid his motives.
(ful, ly)
6.
He richly deserves that punish.
(ness, ment)
7.
Meg was false accused of
stealing. (ly, ty)
8.
Their agreement is a hope sign.
(ful, less)
9.
A care act can cause much pain.
(ful, less)
10. She questions his fit to be a leader. (ful, ness)
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