Exploring the Role of Suffixes in English Language

The video tutorial explains the role of suffixes in English, highlighting how they modify root words without changing their core meanings. It covers various suffix families, their meanings, and the spelling rules associated with adding suffixes. Examples are provided to illustrate how suffixes can change a word's part of speech or meaning. The tutorial concludes with a review of key suffixes and their applications.

Which suffixes indicate the state or quality of something?

• All of the above

• -ment

• -ness

• -ship

What is the spelling rule when adding a suffix to a root word ending in 'y'?

• Keep the 'y' as it is

• Double the 'y' before adding the suffix

• Remove the 'y' before adding the suffix

• Change 'y' to 'i' before adding the suffix

What does the suffix '-ous' mean?

• State of being

• Full of or characterized by

• One who performs

• Without

Which suffixes indicate a condition of being or one who performs an action?

• -ful

• -less

• -ent

• -ous

What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

• Capable of

• Without

• Full of

• Relating to

What is the general rule for adding a suffix to a root word ending in 'e'?

• Double the 'e' before adding the suffix

• Change 'e' to 'i' before adding the suffix

• Keep the 'e' and add the suffix

• Drop the 'e' before adding a suffix starting with a vowel

What does the suffix '-ize' mean?

• Relating to

• To make or to cause to become

• Without

• Full of