Suffixes -ic -ism -ive

Front

What does the suffix -ic mean?

Back

of or pertaining to

Front

Which is the correct word: My sister is so _______?

Back

dramatic

Front

What does the suffix -ive mean?

Back

doing or tending to do something specified

Front

Athlete + -ic = ?

Back

athletic

Front

What is the root word of narrative?

Back

narrate

Front

What does the suffix -ism signify?

Back

a doctrine, belief, or practice

Front

Provide an example of a word with the suffix -ive.

Back

creative

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'realistic'?

Back

pertaining to reality or practicality

Front

What does the suffix -ic indicate in scientific terms?

Back

related to a specific field or subject

Front

How does the suffix -ism change the meaning of a root word?

Back

It transforms the root into a noun indicating a belief or practice.