Suffixes

What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

• It is used to form the present participle of verbs.

• It indicates past tense of verbs.

• It is used to form adjectives from nouns.

• It signifies a future action.

What does the suffix '-est' indicate?

• It is used to form the comparative degree of adjectives.

• It is used to form the superlative degree of adjectives.

• It is used to indicate a plural noun.

• It is used to form the past tense of verbs.

What does the word 'readable' mean?

• Capable of being read.

• Difficult to understand.

• Not worth reading.

• Only for advanced readers.

What does the word 'happiness' mean?

• The state of being sad.

• The state of being happy.

• A feeling of anger.

• A condition of being bored.

What does the word 'enjoyment' mean?

• The state of taking pleasure in something.

• A feeling of sadness or regret.

• The act of avoiding something unpleasant.

• A state of confusion or uncertainty.

What does the suffix '-ment' mean?

• It is used to form adjectives indicating a quality.

• It is used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state.

• It is used to form verbs indicating a process.

• It is used to form adverbs indicating manner.

What does the word 'running' mean?

• The action of moving quickly on foot.

• A type of footwear used for sports.

• A method of cooking food quickly.

• A way to travel by car.

What does the word 'beautiful' mean?

• Full of beauty.

• Lacking in charm.

• Unpleasant to look at.

• Ordinary and plain.

What does the suffix '-ness' indicate?

• It is used to form verbs from nouns.

• It is used to form adjectives from nouns.

• It is used to form nouns from adjectives.

• It is used to indicate a state of being.

What does the word 'hopeful' mean?

• Full of hope.

• Feeling sad and depressed.

• Lacking confidence.

• Being indifferent.