Word Formation Examples

Look at the base word and see how the ending (suffix) changes the meaning.

  • act + ion = action (noun)
  • act + ive = active (adjective)
  • act + or = actor (noun)
  • happy + ness = happiness (noun)
  • kind + ness = kindness (noun)

Spelling from Sound

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