Suffixes -ory, -ary, -tion

What is the suffix -ory used to indicate?

• A tool used for a specified activity or function

• A place where a specified activity or function is performed

• A person who performs a specified activity or function

• Place or thing for a specified activity or function

Which of the following word does NOT not contain the suffix -ary?

• dictionary

• stationary

• diary

• momentary

When do we use the suffix -tion?

• To form adjectives from nouns

• To indicate past tense in verbs

• To create adverbs from adjectives

• To form nouns from verbs

Provide a word that ends with the suffix -ory.

• refectory

• territory

• laboratory

• inventory

What does the suffix -ary mean?

• related to or belonging to

• characterized by

• pertaining to

• related to or belonging

Which word below contains the suffix -tion?

• Attraction

• Elevation

• Information

• Celebration

Explain the difference between -ory and -ary suffixes.

• The -ory suffix indicates a relationship or connection, while the -ary suffix indicates a person or thing connected with something.

• The -ory suffix is used for abstract concepts, while the -ary suffix is used for concrete objects.

• The -ory suffix is used for verbs, while the -ary suffix is used for adjectives.

• The -ory suffix indicates a person or thing connected with something, while the -ary suffix indicates a relationship or connection.

How does the suffix -tion change the meaning of a word?

• The suffix -tion changes the meaning of a word by turning a verb into a noun.

• The suffix -tion changes the meaning of a word by adding emphasis.

• The suffix -tion changes the meaning of a word by making it plural.

• The suffix -tion changes the meaning of a word by turning a noun into a verb.

Name a profession that ends with the suffix -ary.

• military

• culinary

• veterinary

• secretary

Which sentence is using a word with the suffix -tion?

• The donation was informative.

• The celebration was informative.

• The creation was informative.

• The presentation was informative.