Understanding Suffixes -ent

Root (differ): To be unlike or distinct

What does "different" mean with the suffix "-ent" added to "differ"?

• The same as everything else

• Not the same; showing distinction

• Lacking uniqueness

• Difficult to understand

Root (pat): To suffer or endure

What does "patient" mean with the suffix "-ent" added to "pat"?

• Able to accept delay or suffering without frustration

• Always in a hurry

• Someone who causes others pain

• Showing anger when things take too long

Root (compete): To strive or contend

What does "competent" mean with the suffix "-ent" added to "compete"?

• Having the necessary skill or ability to do something successfully

• Struggling to perform tasks correctly

• Being unsure of one's abilities

• Trying to be better than others

Root (effic): To produce or accomplish

What does "efficient" mean with the suffix "-ent" added to "effic"?

• Wasting time and energy

• Performing in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort

• Taking longer than necessary to complete a task

• Making mistakes often

Root (confide): To trust or have faith

What does "confident" mean with the suffix "-ent" added to "confide"?

• Doubting oneself often

• Having strong belief or self-assurance

• Keeping secrets from others

• Being overly cautious about decisions

Root (promote): To move forward or push ahead

What does "prominent" mean with the suffix "-ent" added to "promote"?

• Standing out or easily noticed

• Hiding in the background

• Unimportant or insignificant

• Moving at a slow pace

Root (dec): To be proper or fitting

What does "decent" mean with the suffix "-ent" added to "dec"?

• Conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality

• Acting in a rude or inappropriate manner

• Not meeting basic expectations

• Ignoring rules and customs

Root (persist): To continue or stand firm

What does "persistent" mean with the suffix "-ent" added to "persist"?

• Giving up easily when things get hard

• Continuing firmly in an action despite obstacles

• Changing opinions quickly

• Avoiding difficult situations

Root (frequere): To visit or do repeatedly

What does "frequent" mean with the suffix "-ent" added to "frequere"?

• Happening often or regularly

• Rarely occurring

• Taking place only once

• Unexpected and unpredictable

Root (intellegere): To understand or perceive

What does "intelligent" mean with the suffix "-ent" added to "intellegere"?

• Having or showing the ability to learn and understand things easily

• Struggling to comprehend information

• Choosing not to think deeply about problems

• Ignoring new information