Suffixes to Form Nouns

Word Formation:
Common Noun Suffixes

​We can make new word forms by using prefixes and suffixes.

A prefix is added to the beginning of the word.

A suffix is added to the end of a word.

​important + un- = unimportant
agree + dis- = disagree

​expect + -tion = expectation
commit + -ment = commitment

Here are some of the most common suffixes we use to make nouns:

​-tion

​exploration

​satisfaction

​production

​action

​reaction

​-ty/-ity

​security

​opportunity

​activity

​safety

​loyalty

​-ment

​environment

​development

management

​equipment

​requirement

Multiple Choice

What suffix can we add to 'satisfy' to make a noun?

• -tion

• -ed

• -ty

Multiple Choice

What suffix can we add to 'disappoint' to make a noun?

• -tion

• -ment

• ful

Match

Match the root word to its suffix to make a noun

• ship

• educa

• activ

-ment

-tion

-ity

• -ment

• -tion

• -ity