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Suffix Meaning Examples

1. -ness quality or state of something brightness, laziness

2. -y, -ly quality/condition tasty, crispy

3. -ful amount youthful, mouthful, stressful

4. -able/-ible having the capacity eatable, enjoyable, tangible

5. -ion state/action attraction, affection, action

6. -ment condition/state advancement, development

7. -en made of earthen, shaven

8. -en cause to become widen, shorten

A. Add suitable suffixes from the above list and make the required changes wherever
required.

1. thick + = 2. direct + =

3. agree + = 4. cheer + =

5. shine + = 6. wood + =

7. manage + = 8. strength + =

Dictionary Skills • Using a dictionary to answers questions

A. Use your dictionary to answer the given questions.

1. Who is a detective?

2. Who catches thieves?

3. What is a monster?

4. Find two synonyms of the word ‘ghost’.

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