English Language Quiz

What does the suffix "-ful" imply when added to a word?

• State or quality of

• Full of

• Related to, characterized by

• Capable or susceptible

Which of the following words uses the suffix "-ly" to indicate it is an adverb?

• Lovely

• Runner

• Fortify

• Revolution

The suffix "-est" is used to form which degree of an adjective?

• Positive

• Comparative

• Superlative

• None of the above

What part of speech is generally associated with the suffix "-ment"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Noun

Which suffix would you add to a word to describe "a person who studies" something?

• -ful

• -ness

• -ologist

• -ive

Choose the word that correctly uses the suffix "-ous" to indicate an adjective.

• Kindness

• Merriment

• Courageous

• Completion

What does the root "astro" mean?

• to hear

• stars, heaven, space

• good, well

• life

Which root is related to the concept of time?

• geo

• chron

• ject

• tract

The root "bene" is of which origin and what does it mean?

• Greek origin, meaning life

• Latin origin, meaning good, well

• Greek origin, meaning earth

• Latin origin, meaning to make, do

Which root means "to throw"?

• fac

• ject

• loc

• spect