Suffix -ness

What is the suffix -ness used for?

• The suffix -ness is used to form abstract nouns from adjectives.

• The suffix -ness is used to form verbs from adjectives.

• The suffix -ness is used to form adjectives from abstract nouns.

• The suffix -ness is used to form adverbs from adjectives.

Which word is formed by adding -ness to the word 'happy'?

• angriness

• sadness

• happiness

• excitementness

What is the suffix in the word 'kindness'?

• less

• ful

• nessy

• ness

Which word is formed by adding -ness to the word 'dark'?

• darkful

• darkness

• darkish

• darkly

What is the suffix in the word 'happiness'?

• ness

• ship

• ful

• ness

Which word is formed by adding -ness to the word 'slow'?

• slowly

• slower

• slowness

• slowest

What is the suffix in the word 'sadness'?

• ness

• less

• ful

• nessy

Which word is formed by adding -ness to the word 'brave'?

• bravitude

• braveness

• bravety

• bravitude

What is the suffix in the word 'kindness'?

• nessy

• ful

• less

• ness

Which word is formed by adding -ness to the word 'bright'?

• brightless

• brightful

• brightness

• brighten