Problem

Find the suffix for the word 'Dampness'.

Clue

Suffix is a letter or group of letters added at the end of a word to make a new word.

Hint

In the word "Dampness," the suffix indicates a state or quality of being damp.

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Choice-A

Choice A is incorrect. The suffix for "dampness" is "-ness," not"pness." "Pness" isn’t a real suffix. "Dampness" means something is a little wet. So, the right suffix for "damp" to make it "dampness" is "-ness," not "pness.

Wrong pness

Choice-B

Choice B is incorrect. The suffix "es" is used when there’s more than one of something, like "cats." But "dampness" is already one thing, so it doesn’t need the "es" suffix.

Wrong es

Choice-C

Choice C is correct. The word "dampness" talks about something being a little bit wet. When we add "-ness" to "damp," it turns into "dampness," showing the state of being damp. So, "ness" is the right suffix because it helps show what something is like.

Correct ness

Choice-D

Choice D is incorrect. The word "dampness" doesn’t use "ess" as a suffix. Instead, it uses "ness." So, the correct suffix for "damp" to make "dampness" is "ness.

Wrong ess

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Answer

Choice: C

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