Wonders Unit 3: Week 4 Suffixes -ment, -ness, -age, -ance, -ence

What is another term for a suffix?

• Prefix

• Affix

• Root

• Base

In the word "storage," what is the suffix?

• store

• age

• or

What is the purpose of adding a suffix to a word?

• To make it longer

• To change its meaning

• To make it sound better

• To confuse the reader

Which suffix can be added to the word "judge" to make a noun?

• -ance

• -age

• -ment

• -ness

Which suffix can be added to "assist" to make a noun?

• -ance

• -age

• -ence

• -ness

Which suffix can be used to form a noun from the word "dark"?

• -ance

• -ence

• -ness

• -age

Which suffix can be added to "attend" to make a noun?

• -ance

• -age

• -ence

• -ness

What suffix would you add to "exist" to form a noun?

• -ance

• -age

• -ence

• -ment

What does the suffix "-ance" mean?

• The act of doing something

• The state or quality of

• The process of making

• The place where something happens

What is the definition of "performance"?

• The act of performing

• The act of drawing

• The act of writing

• The act of cooking