Adjective Suffixes

the word optimistic comes from a root word that means "he best, most favorable, most desirable." The word optimistic means —

• to hope for the best possible outcome

• unable to hope for the best

• somebody that hopes for the best

What does the word confident mean?

• sure, certain

• unsure, uncertain

• in a way that shows strong feelings

The word cumulative means

• becoming bigger from adding parts

• becoming smaller by subtracting parts

• something with sand

• exceptionally good

"Both paintings are equally impressive." In the sentence, the word impressive means:

• terribly or really bad

• exceptionally or really good

• important in history

• relying on someone or something else for support

The definition of peaceful is

• the study of peace

• full of peace

• no peace

• before peace

The word historic means:

• important event in history

• unimportant event in history

• something full of history

What is the meaning of the word dependent?

• not depending on someone else for support

• depending on someone or something else for support

• a person who is depending on someone else for support

What is a suffix?

• a part added to the beginning of a word
• a part added to the middle of a word
• root word
• a part added to the end of a word

An adjective suffix is when a suffix is added to a noun or verb to form an adjective.

• True

• False

• Adding a suffix to a noun or verb to form an adjective.

I enjoy going to sand_ beaches, not rocky beaches.