The document discusses suffixes and their functions. Suffixes can change the meaning of a word to its opposite or change a word's class. The suffix "-tion" is examined, which changes verbs like "create" into nouns. Examples are given of suffixes like "-ful", "-less", and an exercise has students identify suffixes and their base words. Finally, students are challenged to an online suffixes game and given an exit pass question.
3. SUFFIXES
Two functions of a Suffix:
(1) Change a word to its opposite meaning
(a) “ful” and “less”
(2)Change from one word class into another word class
(a) verb to noun
(b) Noun to adjective
4. SUFFIXES
Look at the Suffix “-tion”
Drop the “e” and add in the “tion”
Eg create, decorate, operate
5. SUFFIXES
Let’s do some exercises!
No Base word Suffix
1. Janet is a cheerful girl who is always smiling and singing. cheer ful
2. He ate only a mouthful of rice because he was full.
3. Tom’s birthday celebration was held at MacDonalds.
4. Everyone admires Lay Meng’s collection of seashells.
5. A truthful child does not tell lies.
6. SUFFIXES
LET’S HAVE A CHALLENGE!
https://www.studyladder.com.au/games/activity/suffixes-22772
7. SUFFIXES
YOUR EXIT PASS!
We celebrate Khairi’s birthday in the canteen recently.
Khairi’s birthday _________ was held in the canteen recently.
What is the word?