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Word Wise • Words in context
• Suffixes

A. Read the given sentences from the story. Circle the correct meaning of the
highlighted words. Refer to the story to understand them clearly.

1. “I want the people of my country happy and contented.”

a. successful b. satisfied c. healthy

2. “I want a quick response.”

a. nod b. confirmation c. reply

3. “Birbal, that was a quick, good and instant solution.”

a. immediate b. better c. right

We already know that a suffix is a letter or group of letters added at the end of a
word, This changes the meaning of the word and the way it is used.

B. Circle the suffixes in the given words and match the words with the correct meaning.

I. 1. kindness (a) in a kind way

2. kindly (b) the quality of being kind

3. kindest (c) most caring about others

II. 1. caring (a) with great attention to detail

2. carefully (b) not taking enough care

3. careless (c) feeling and caring concern about others

Spell Well • Spelling

A. Fill in the missing letters and complete the words from the story. Learn the spellings

well.

solution farmer irrigate justice

1. i ri at 2. j s ic

3. ar r 4. olu on

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