Understanding the Suffix 'ant'

The video tutorial explores the suffix 'ant' in the English language, explaining how it is used to form adjectives and nouns that describe a person or thing performing an action or possessing a quality. Examples include 'assistant', 'defiant', 'deviant', 'mutant', and 'resultant'. The video also provides examples of nouns like 'accountant', 'contaminant', 'hydrant', and 'participant'. Viewers are encouraged to visit a blog post for more examples and a free PDF download.

What is the primary function of the suffix 'ant' in English?

• To form comparative adjectives

• To create new words with specific meanings

• To indicate possession

• To form past tense verbs

Which of the following is an example of a word formed by adding 'ant' to a verb?

• Defiant

• Participant

• Accountant

• Assistant

What does the adjective 'deviant' describe?

• A behavior that is considered normal

• A person who assists others

• A person who participates in events

• A behavior that is different from what is normal

How is the word 'mutant' defined in the context of the video?

• A person who manages finances

• A substance that purifies

• A living thing with a genetic change

• A person who assists others

What is the meaning of 'resultant' as used in the video?

• A financial manager

• A person who participates

• A change in genetic structure

• Caused by something mentioned earlier

What is the significance of the suffix 'ant' in forming adjectives?

• It forms comparative adjectives

• It indicates past tense

• It describes a quality or action

• It shows possession

Which of the following words is an adjective formed with 'ant'?

• Hydrant

• Mutant

• Accountant

• Participant

Which of the following is a noun formed with the suffix 'ant'?

• Defiant

• Deviant

• Mutant

• Accountant

What is the role of an 'accountant' as described in the video?

• To assist in daily tasks

• To manage and check financial accounts

• To purify substances

• To participate in events

What does a 'contaminant' do according to the video?

• Purifies water

• Assists in financial management

• Makes something impure

• Participates in events