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Suffixes

Word Analysis: Suffixes

Suffixes
A suffix is a letter or group

of letters added to the end

of a base or root word to

change its usage, tense,

number, or meaning.

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QUESTION 2


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Look at these words. Each word is missing a suffix. Drag the words to the correct place in the chart.

Words Missing the Suffix -er

Words Missing the Suffix -ed

options: enlist__, depart__, skill__, blond__, grand__, odd__, fond__, defeat_

1 answer

Based on the suffixes mentioned, here are the correct placements:

Words Missing the Suffix -er:

  • enlister
  • departer
  • skiller
  • blonder
  • grander
  • odder
  • fonder
  • defeater

Words Missing the Suffix -ed:

  • enlisted**
  • departed**
  • skilled**
  • blonded**
  • granded**
  • odded**
  • fonded**
  • defeated**

However, some words might not conventionally use the suffixes in typical English usage (like "blonded" or "granded").

In standard usage:

Words typically missing the suffix -ed:

  • enlisted
  • departed
  • skilled
  • defeated

To clarify further, please confirm or give additional context for the completion.