Derivational Nouns Quiz

Which of the following words is a derivational noun formed by adding a suffix to a verb?

• Quickly

• Runner

• Beautiful

• Happiness

What suffix is commonly added to a verb to form a derivational noun indicating a person who performs an action?

• -ment

• -ness

• -er

• -ful

Which of the following words is a derivational noun formed by adding a suffix to an adjective?

• Freedom

• Happiness

• Performer

• Running

Identify the derivational noun in the following list:

• Quickly

• Redden

• Movement

• Beautifully

What is the process of creating a new word by adding a prefix or suffix called?

• Inflection

• Derivation

• Conjugation

• Composition

Which suffix would you add to the verb "decide" to form a derivational noun?

• -ment

• -ness

• -er

• -ion

From the word "beauty," which of the following derivational nouns can be formed?

• Beautify

• Beautiful

• Beautician

• Beauty

Which of the following is NOT a derivational noun?

• Refusal

• Explanation

• Happily

• Collector

What suffix is added to "employ" to make a derivational noun?

• -ment

• -ness

• -er

• -ment or -er

Which of the following words is a derivational noun that indicates a state or quality?

• Runner

• Freedom

• Performer

• Running