Suffixes Quiz

What does the suffix "-able" or "-ible" indicate in a word?

• The state of being

• The quality of

• Able to

• Without

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix "-er" or "-or" signify when added to a word?

• The practice of

• One who does

• The art or skill of

• The state of

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of the suffix "-ism"?

• Without

• The practice of

• To make

• The quality of

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which suffix would you use to describe someone who performs an action or is a believer?

• -ness

• -ship

• -ist

• -tude

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix "-less" imply when used in a word?

• The art or skill of

• The state of

• Without

• A particular kind of speaking or writing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which suffix refers to a particular kind of speaking or writing?

• -fy

• -logue, -log

• -able, -ible

• -ness

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix "-ness" primarily indicate?

• The state of

• The quality of

• The practice of

• One who does

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix "-ship" denote?

• The state of

• The quality of

• The art or skill of

• Without

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix "-tude" signify?

• The state of

• The quality of

• The practice of

• One who does

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which root is evident in the word "bassoon"?

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A