Word Formation Quiz

What is the suffix -ment used for?

• The suffix -ment is used to form adjectives from nouns, indicating the quality or state of being.

• The suffix -ment is used to form nouns from verbs, indicating the result or product of the action.

• The suffix -ment is used to form adverbs from adjectives, indicating the manner or degree of the action.

• The suffix -ment is used to form verbs from nouns, indicating the action or process of the noun.

Which of the following words is formed by adding the suffix -ment to the base word 'develop'?

• developing

• developable

• developed

• development

What is the noun form of the word 'excite'?

• excitement

• excites

• excited

• exciting

Which of the following words is formed by adding the suffix -ment to the base word 'enjoy'?

• enjoyment

• enjoyed

• enjoyable

• enjoying

What is the suffix -ist used for?

• To form adverbs indicating a person who practices or is concerned with a particular activity, art, or science.

• To form nouns indicating a person who practices or is concerned with a particular activity, art, or science.

• To form verbs indicating a person who practices or is concerned with a particular activity, art, or science.

• To form adjectives indicating a person who practices or is concerned with a particular activity, art, or science.

Which of the following words is formed by adding the suffix -ist to the base word 'piano'?

• pianist

• pianist

• pianic

• pianism

What is the noun form of the word 'impress'?

• impressiveness

• impression

• impressment

• impressing

Which of the following words is formed by adding the suffix -ist to the base word 'artist'?

• artistic

• artism

• artisanship

• artistry

What is the noun form of the word 'encourage'?

• encouragement

• encourages

• encouraged

• encouraging

Which of the following words is formed by adding the suffix -ment to the base word 'achieve'?

• achieved

• achievement

• achieve

• achieves