Open Court- Unit 2- Word Analysis Review

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What does the suffix -ent indicate when used in a word?

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The suffix -ent typically indicates a state or quality and can be used to form nouns or adjectives.

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In the phrase 'In 2028, we will elect a new president,' what part of speech is the word 'president'?

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Noun.

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What part of speech do most words ending in -al (like medical, geological, historical) belong to?

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Adjectives.

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What part of speech do most words ending in -ic (like magnetic, metallic, poetic) belong to?

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Adjectives.

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In the phrase 'known for consistent behavior,' what part of speech is the word 'consistent'?

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Adjective.

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What part of speech do most words ending in -ial or -al (like territorial, presidential, partial) belong to?

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Adjectives.

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What is the meaning of the suffix -al?

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The suffix -al means 'having the characteristics of'.

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What is the meaning of the suffix -ic?

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The suffix -ic often means 'pertaining to' or 'related to'.

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Can the suffix -ent be used to form both nouns and adjectives?

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Yes, the suffix -ent can be used to form both nouns and adjectives.

Front

Provide an example of a word that ends with -ent and is used as a noun.

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'President' is an example of a word that ends with -ent and is used as a noun.