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I. Complete the table by choosing words from the poem.
| Suffix | Meaning | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| -ous | full of, having the qualities of (kindness) | 1. _______ous |
| -ity | the state of being very old or ancient | 2. _______ity |
| -est | superlative form | 3. _______est |
| -less | without something | 4. _______less |
Show the words from the poem.
| Suffix | Meaning | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| -ous | full of, having the qualities of (kindness) | 1. generous |
| -ity | the state of being very old or ancient | 2. antiquity |
| -est | superlative form | 3. divinest |
| -less | without something | 4. peerless |
II. Complete the following table by adding a different suffix to form new words. Also, create a sentence using the created word. One example has been done for you.
| Suffix | Meaning | Sentences |
|---|---|---|
| -tion | the action or process of | Example: indicate → indication. “The dark clouds were an indication that it would rain soon.” |
| 1. -ive | quality or nature of | |
| 2. -ment | the action or result of | |
| 3. -ed | past-tense version of a verb |
Show sample created words and sentences.
The first row is the given example; rows 1–3 are sample answers.
| Suffix | Meaning | Sentences |
|---|---|---|
| -tion | the action or process of | Example: show → indication. “The dark clouds were an indication that it would rain soon.” |
| 1. -ive | quality or nature of | create → creative . “My sister has a very creative imagination.” |
| 2. -ment | the action or result of | develop → development . “The development of new roads helped the village.” |
| 3. -ed | past-tense version of a verb | praise → praised . “Everyone praised the brave soldier.” |
