Ick vs Ic

What is the primary difference between the suffixes '-ick' and '-ic' in English?

• '-ick' is used for adjectives, '-ic' for nouns

• '-ick' is informal, '-ic' is formal

• '-ick' is used in British English, '-ic' in American English

• '-ick' is a variant of '-ic' with no difference

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Which of the following words correctly uses the '-ic' suffix?

• Magick

• Heroick

• Graphic

• Musick

Identify the word that uses the '-ick' suffix.

• Chick

• Panic

• Picnic

• Mimic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

In which context is the '-ic' suffix most commonly used?

• To form adjectives from nouns

• To form nouns from verbs

• To form adverbs from adjectives

• To form verbs from nouns

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a word with the '-ic' suffix?

• The magick show was amazing.

• She has a graphic design degree.

• He is a musick teacher.

• The heroick act was praised.

What is the origin of the '-ic' suffix in English?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• German

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Choose the correct sentence using a word with the '-ick' suffix.

• The chick was cute.

• The panic was overwhelming.

• The picnic was fun.

• The mimic was impressive.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following words is an example of a word with the '-ic' suffix used in science?

• Atomic

• Chick

• Picnic

• Mimic

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What part of speech is typically formed by adding the '-ic' suffix to a word?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of the following words does not use the '-ic' suffix?

• Basic

• Heroic

• Chronic

• Chick