Suffix -ive Practice #1

Which of the following words is an adjective ending in -ive?

• Active

• Act

• Action

• Actor

Identify the -ive word in the following sentence: "The detective was very observant."

• Detective

• Observant

• Very

• Observative

Choose the correct -ive word to complete the sentence: "The teacher was very _______ in her approach to discipline."

• Create

• Creative

• Creation

• Creator

Which of the following is a synonym for the word "active"?

• Passive

• Energetic

• Inactive

• Dormant

What is an antonym for the word "destructive"?

• Constructive

• Aggressive

• Explosive

• Negative

Which of the following words has the root "act"?

• Attractive

• Active

• Massive

• Relative

Fill in the blank with the correct -ive word: "The _______ student always asked questions in class."

• Inquisitive

• Inquire

• Inquiry

• Inquisition

Which of the following words is NOT an adjective ending in -ive?

• Massive

• Relative

• Arrive

• Creative

What is a synonym for the word "sensitive"?

• Insensitive

• Delicate

• Rough

• Harsh

Identify the -ive word in the following sentence: "The detective was very perceptive."

• Detective

• Perceptive

• Very

• Was