Match the following. 1. suffix changed verb to a noun

2. suffix meaning one who

3. suffix shows a quality or action

4. suffix changed noun to a verb

5. suffix used to compare two things

6. suffix changed noun to adjective

7. suffix changed adjective to adverb

8. word that maintains its original part of speech after adding the suffix

9. suffix used to compare three things

10. suffix that can change an adjective to a noun

friendlier

childish

-ence

quietly

-dom

-ant

-est

liquefy

confidant

-er

When we match the descriptions to the options, we have:

1. confidant

2. -ant

3. -ence

4. liquefy

5. -er

6. childish

7. quietly

8. friendlier

9. -est

10. -dom

A suffix is a group of letters added to a word's ending. It changes that word into a new one, often changing its category as well - for instance, making a noun out of a verb.

Let's briefly explain each of the answers above:

1. "Confidant" is a noun formed by adding the suffix -ant to the verb "confide".

2. The suffix -ant seen above means "one who" performs an action.

3. The suffix -ence indicates the state of possessing a quality or performing an action. Example: ignorance.

4. "Liquefy" is a verb formed by adding the suffix -fy/efy/ify to the noun "liquid".

5. The suffix -er is added to an adjective in order to compare two elements in the sentence: She is smarter than her sister.

6. "Childish" is an adjective formed by adding the suffix -ish to the noun "child".

7. The adverb "quietly" is formed by adding the suffix -ly to the adjective "quiet".

8. "Friendlier" is an adjective formed from "friendly", which is also an adjective. The suffix did not change the category of the word.

9. The suffix -est is added to an adjective in order to make its superlative form, which extends the comparison to more than just two elements. Example: She is the smartest of the group.

10. The suffix -dom can be added to an adjective in order to change it to a noun. Example: freedom.

In conclusion, understanding the use of suffixes can enrich our vocabulary and comprehension of meanings.

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explanation:

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answer: do

the 'italicized phrase' is a noun clause that is used as a direct object.