Greek and Latin Suffixes

What does the Latin suffix "-ment" mean?

• the act or process of

• a person who does something

• capable of

• in the middle of

What does the Latin suffix "-able" mean?

• the act or process of

• capable of

• a person who does something

• at the beginning of

What does the Greek suffix "-ist" mean?

• the act or process of

• capable of

• one who has a profession

• something is needed

What does it mean if something is dependable?

• you can trust it

• you should sell it

• you easily forget it

• you will likely avoid it

Which word uses "-able" as a suffix?

• fable

• table

• payable

• cable

If the suffix "-ity" means "state or quality of being," what does similarity mean?

• things are exactly the same

• things are alike in some way

• things are not anything alike

• things are different in some way

If the suffix "-ous" means "full of" or "having," what does it mean if you are ambitious?

• you respect others

• you have many fears to overcome

• you are determined to succeed

• you will lie to get your way

A critic is someone who points out when something is wrong. What does it mean to receive criticism from a critic?

• to be judged

• to be praised

• to be welcomed

• to be encouraged