Word Study Week 2: Suffix

A suffix comes _____________ a root word.

• Before

• Between

• After

• Does not attach to a root word

A derivational suffix...

• changes the meaning of a root word by creating an entirely new word.

• changes the root word to the plural form.

• Shows possessiveness.

• Does not do anything to the root word meaning.

Which object is combustible?

• Flame retardant fabric

• Water

• Sand

• Gasoline

What does the suffix -able/ -ible mean?

• to make

• one who

• can be/ is

• all

An editor is ___________________

• able to be edited

• One who edits

• to make correct

• another name for author

The suffix -er /-or/ -ar means...

• One who

• can be/ is

• to make

• before

Which vocabulary word means "can withstand for a duration of time"?

• Editor

• Combustible

• Durable

• Weaken

The suffix -en means...

• to make

• can be/ is

• all knowing

• one who

The vocabulary word "weaken" means

• puny

• to make weak

• to make strong

• breakable

We go to the gym to ___________ our muscles.

• Weaken

• durable

• Combustible

• Strengthen