Exploring Suffixes in English Grammar

What is a suffix?

• A type of punctuation mark

• A standalone word that modifies the meaning of another word

• A letter or group of letters added at the end of a word

• A letter or group of letters added at the beginning of a word

Which suffix is used to form the plural of 'sandwich'?

• es

• ing

• ed

• er

What is the correct plural form of 'ox'?

• Ox

• Oxi

• Oxen

• Oxes

Which suffix indicates the past tense when added to 'advise'?

• es

• d

• ing

• ed

What does the suffix 'ing' indicate when added to 'paint'?

• Past tense

• Future tense

• Plural form

• Present participle

Which suffix is commonly added to an adjective to form an adverb?

• er

• ing

• es

• ly

Which suffix turns a verb into a noun referring to a person performing the action?

• less

• ful

• es

• er

How is the word 'happier' formed?

• Adding 'ful' to 'happy'

• Adding 'er' to 'happy'

• Replacing 'y' with 'ier'

• Removing 'y' and adding 'es'

What change does the suffix 'ful' make to the word 'care'?

• Indicates absence of care

• Indicates full of care

• Makes it a past tense

• Makes it a plural

What does the suffix 'less' signify in the word 'careless'?

• Full of care

• Lack of care

• Multiple cares

• Past tense of care