Suffixes: Practice Quiz

What is the function of a suffix in a word?

• To create a new word by adding to the end of a base word

• To change the tense of a verb

• To replace the root of a word

• To indicate a question

How can knowing the meaning of a suffix help you?

• It helps in determining the word's origin

• It helps in determining what words mean

• It helps in changing the word's tense

• It helps in identifying synonyms

What should you send to Ms. Mittler as proof of completing at least 15 minutes of Reading Plus vocabulary practice (for attendance and extra English 4 credit?)

• A written report

• A screenshot

• A video recording

• A voice note

What does the suffix "-able" mean in the word readable?

• Capable of being read

• Full of a desire to read

• Without reading

• The action or result of reading

What does the suffix "-ly" mean in the word quick?

• The result of being quick

• In a certain manner of speed

• Not quick

• Almost quick

Which suffix can be added to the word develop to indicate a process or action of something?

• developful

• developless

• development

• developly

What does the suffix "-ist" indicate when added to a noun, as in the word guitarist?

• A tool or instrument

• A person who practices or is concerned with something

• A state of being

• A place or location

How does the suffix "-ful" change the meaning of a word?

• It denotes a process or action

• It indicates a lack of something

• It transforms a word into a verb

• It signifies being full of or having a lot of something

The new factory will provide jobs for hundreds of workers. This is an example of...

• agreement

• commitment

• employment

• engagement

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

The act of giving money for something.

• achievement

• payment

• agreement

• advertisement