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Inflectional Suffix

Description

An inflectional suffix is a type of affix that is added to the end of a word to indicate grammatical information or change the word's form. It is used to express tense, number, gender, case, degree, and other grammatical features without changing the core meaning of the word.

Examples

Noun Inflectional Suffix:

• -s: Adds plural form to nouns. Example: cats, dogs.
• -'s: Indicates possession for singular nouns. Example: cat's, dog's.

Verb Inflectional Suffix:

• -s: Marks third-person singular in present tense. Example: he walks, she runs.
• -ed: Denotes past tense. Example: played, walked.
• -ing: Represents present participle or continuous tense. Example: singing, dancing.

Adjective Inflectional Suffix:

• -er: Forms comparative degree. Example: faster, bigger.
• -est: Forms superlative degree. Example: fastest, biggest.

Adverb Inflectional Suffix:

• -ly: Converts adjectives into adverbs. Example: quickly, slowly.

Sample Sentences

1. The cat catches mouses.
2. I found a book on the table.
3. She walks to school every day.
4. The children played in the park.
5. He was running towards the finish line.
6. She is singing a beautiful song.
7. That car is faster than mine.
8. He tried his best to win the game.
9. She spoke softly and gently.

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