Suffix Practice

A suffix is added to the _______ of a root word.

• Start

• Middle

• End

• Any of these answers are correct

True or False: A suffix changes the meaning of a root word.

• True

• False

The suffix -y (like smelly) means...

• characterized by

• not

• become

• none of these

The suffix -ist (like in artist) means...

• belief

• action

• skill or ability

• one who

Which suffix(es) go with the root word strength?

• -en

• -ist

• -able

• -tion

What is the suffix in the word "delightful"?

• de-

• light

• -ful

• delight

The suffix -ful means...

• without

• full of

• place

• become

The suffix -ify (or -fy) means...

• state of being

• can be

• make or become

• none of these!

What is the suffix in removal?

• re-

• mov(e)

• -al

• remove

The suffix -ive (like in creative) means...

• product

• belief

• person who...

• having the nature of