Exercise #14: Suffixes Practice

Front

In the word "mysterious," what does the suffix "-ous" indicate?

Back

Full of mystery

Front

Which suffix would best create an adverb from the adjective "swift"?

Back

-ly

Front

The suffix "-less" in "homeless" means:

Back

Without a home

Front

What type of word is created when adding "-ify" to a base word?

Back

A verb

Front

Which suffix indicates "in the direction of"? Options: -wise, -ward, -ment, -ness

Back

-ward

Front

The suffix "-er" in "builder" indicates:

Back

One who builds

Front

What type of suffix is "-ic" as used in "artistic"?

Back

Adjective suffix

Front

Which word correctly uses the suffix "-ize" to mean "to make"? Options: Memorize, Happiness, Careful, Strongly

Back

Memorize

Front

Which suffix in "doubtful" indicates?

Back

Characterized by doubt

Front

What does the suffix "-wise" mean in "clockwise"?

Back

In the manner of