Learn to Use the Suffix "-ship"

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English with Jennifer


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The suffix "-ship" forms a  noun it refers to a state  
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or a position. Let's form words with the suffix.
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You and your friend enjoy a special friendship.  How you relate to another person depends on your
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relationship.
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If you own something, you're  the owner, so you take full
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ownership.
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If you play a sport, we could call you a  sportsman. Your conduct is very important.  
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Athletes who behave themselves well  when they play sports demonstrate good
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sportsmanship.
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If a country has a dictator, the  government is characterized as a
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dictatorship.
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When you run a company with  a partner, you formalize a
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partnership.
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Scholars do serious formal study.  We can call their work their
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scholarship.
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Try making an example sentence  with one of these words.
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