1. Suffixes -tude

2. Definition: “ condition, state or quality” (abstract noun) Definition: “ condition, state or quality” (abstract noun)

3. Examples -tude ExamplesMeaning gratitude“state of being grateful” multitude“quality of a great amount” attitude“manner, feeling toward”

4. Sentence Examples Hard work and a positive attitude lead to success. Lines of longitude run from the North Pole to the South Pole.

5. Exercises Ex: “state of being solitary” solitude 1.“a state of plenty” ______________ 2.“a grateful quality” ___________ 3.“an exact quality” ___________

6. Answers Ex: “state of being solitary” solitude 1.“a state of plenty” plentitude 2.“a grateful quality” gratitude 3.“an exact quality” exactitude