Suffixes - Word Study #3 - Quiz

The most basic/essential meaning of a word (which is modified by the addition of affixes).

• Root

• Prefix

• Suffix

• Affix

Prefixes and suffixes...

• are types of roots.

• are added to root words.

• do NOT help you understand unknown words.

• are types of affixes.

A word part that is added AFTER a root to change its meaning.

• Root

• Prefix

• Suffix

• Affix

A word part that is added BEFORE a root to change its meaning.

• Root

• Prefix

• Suffix

• Affix

The meaning of the suffix -ment is...

(Words: shipment, amusement, payment)

• related to

• one who practices

• the study of

• the state, process, or act of

The meaning of the suffix -ic is...

(Words: artistic, classic, heroic)

• related to

• one who practices

• the study of

• the state, process, or act of

The meaning of the suffix -al is...

(Words: physical, emotional, critical)

• related to

• one who practices

• the study of

• the state, process, or act of

The meaning of the suffixes -ist, -ian, and -or is...

(Words: musician, actor, scientist)

• related to

• one who practices

• the study of

• the state, process, or act of

The meaning of the suffix -ology is...

(Words: biology, cosmetology, psychology)

• related to

• one who practices

• the study of

• the state, process, or act of

The two suffixes that both mean "related to" are...

• -ment

• -ic

• -al

• -ist, -ian, -or

• -ology