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TEAS English & Language UsageEndings that set the part of speech

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Endings that set the part of speech

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Noun Endings

  • -tion, -ment, -ness, -ity, -ance (action, treatment, kindness)

Adjective Endings

  • -able, -ible, -ful, -less, -ous, -ive (readable, careless)

Verb Endings

  • -ize, -ify, -ate, -en (organize, clarify)

Medical

  • -itis inflammation
  • -ectomy removal
  • -ology study of
  • -emia blood condition
  • -pathy disease
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Endings that set the part of speech

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