Suffixes
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Prefix/Suffix Cheat Sheet Packet
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Valid Usage
Suffix Memorization
Handout: Suffixes needed to know to continue this class
Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives
Remember: the suffix creates the part of speech
If there are two meanings, need two examples
Complete a few together, then in partners
Suffix Flashcards: 28
Homework
Look different
than root/word flashcards
FRONT – Suffix and 1 or more example words
BACK – meaning of suffix and part of speech
Example:
FRONT
-ity, -ty
Examples: veracity, compatibility,
complexity
BACK
Meaning: quality of
Part of speech: noun
Suffix Activity
Partner up with somebody
On a sheet of paper, you will each write new example words using
the suffixes from the worksheet. You will need to write 10 words,
using a variety of suffixes.
Trade papers with your partner. It is their job to now dissect the
suffix away from the word, and then identify the meaning and part
of speech.
The person with the most correct out of 10 wins