Affixes

Choose the correct affix

She (earn) her success through hard work and dedication

• -ed

• -ing

• -ness

• -or

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The ( illustrate) of this children's book is a talented artist.

• -ed

• -er

• -or

• -es

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

He ( pretend )to be a detective during the game of make-believe.

• -ly

• -ion

• -ing

• -ed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

His (mature) behavior made it difficult to take him seriously, even in important situations.

• in-

• im-

• non-

• ir-

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The conspiracy theories they were discussing sounded like complete (sense), with no basis in reality.

• dis-

• non-

• in-

• -ness

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The weather in this region is (predictable) ; you never know when it will suddenly change.

• un-

• non-

• in-

• bi-

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

She often felt (secure) about her appearance, despite being praised for her beauty.

• pre-

• in-

• non-

• uni-

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The government's (action) in response to the environmental crisis raised concerns among the citizens.

• pre-

• non-

• dis-

• in-

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The detective worked tirelessly to (cover) the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of the valuable artwork.

• pre-

• un-

• non-

• in-

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

His (ability) to speak the local language made it challenging to communicate with the residents during his travels.

• un-

• dis-

• re-

• in-

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A