Morphemes -- Suffixes

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ly'?

• to act in a way that is

• related to time

• indicating a place

• showing possession

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the suffix '-hood'?

• condition of being

• type of food

• a place or location

• a type of clothing

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ish'?

• somewhat like

• exactly like

• opposite of

• completely unlike

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.4

The suffix '-ist' means (a)  

• one who
• a place
• a tool
• a process

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

The suffix '-ian' means (a)  

• one who
• related to
• in the manner of
• pertaining to

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ology'?

• study of

• collection of

• art of

• science of

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ant' when it is used as an adjective?

• a condition or state

• a person who performs an action

• a place where something happens

• a tool or instrument

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ant' when it is used as a noun?

• a thing or a being

• a place or location

• a type of action

• a state of being

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ment'?

• state or act of

• place or location

• tool or instrument

• process or method

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ary' when it is used as a noun for a place?

• place for, collection of

• related to, connected with

• pertaining to, characteristic of

• having the nature of, like

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4