Introduce Noun Suffixes, Benchmark, U6, W2, D2

Introduce Noun Suffixes: -tion, -ty, -sion, -ness, -ment

(state of)

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Noun Suffixes

Both suffixes are noun suffixes—words that end with these suffixes are nouns.

Both of these noun suffixes mean “state of.”

Civilization is a “state of being civilized”

Safety is the “state of being safe.”

confusion, intentness, and arrangement

In these words, notice the suffixes -sion, -ness, and -ment

These suffixes also mean “state of.”

Multiple Choice

In the following word, identify the suffix:

action

• -tion

• -ty

• -sion

• -ness

• -ment

Multiple Choice

In the following word, identify the suffix:

astonishment

• -tion

• -ty

• -sion

• -ness

• -ment

Multiple Choice

In the following word, identify the suffix:

gentleness

• -tion

• -ty

• -sion

• -ness

• -ment

Multiple Choice

In the following word, identify the suffix:

tension

• -tion

• -ty

• -sion

• -ness

• -ment

Multiple Choice

In the following word, identify the suffix:

cruelty

• -tion

• -ty

• -sion

• -ness

• -ment

honesty

The state of being honest or truthful

Open Ended

Use the following word in a sentence:

honesty

discussion

A conversation or exchange of ideas

Open Ended

Use the following word in a sentence:

discussion

protection

The state of being protected or kept from harm

Open Ended

Use the following word in a sentence:

protection

eagerness

Enthusiasm or great interest

Open Ended

Use the following word in a sentence:

eagerness

amazement

Great surprise

Open Ended

Use the following word in a sentence:

amazement