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Here, the suffix -en is added to the word threat to change its form so that it makes
grammatical sense in the sentence. Read the following sentences. The suffixes are
highlighted.

Don’t undermine your achievement.

I remember her as a reserved person.
Your happiness lies within you.

Here is a list of some common suffixes in the English language: -y, -ful, -ly, -ment, -en, -ing,

-ed, -er, -ness, -ism, -ship, etc.

Fill in the blanks by adding the correct suffi xes to the words given in brackets.

1. Priyanka couldn’t hide her _______________. (excite)
2. I _______________ have anything to do in the weekends. (hard)

3. We are extremely _______________ to you. (thank)

4. What is the _______________ of this? (mean)

5. Our _______________ taught us life values. (teach)

6. Your _______________ will shine through you. (good)

7. _______________ is petty. Get rid of it. (jealous)

8. Shahana _______________ explained the incident to us. (vague)

Grammar

Adverbs of Manner

Read these sentences.

‘It’s more than we can afford, dear,’ said Mother, cheerfully.

‘What do you mean by spying on me like this?’ said Peter, angrily.
‘Well,’ said the station master, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

The words cheerfully, angrily and thoughtfully are examples of adverbs.

An adverb is used

to describe a verb. Juhi sings beautifully. Beautifully describes the verb sings.

to describe an adjective. This rose is delicately Delicately describes the adjective
perfumed. perfumed.
to describe another adverb. He runs very swiftly. Very describes the adverb swiftly.

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