Understanding Suffixes and Comparatives

This video lesson by Alicia from EnglishClass101.com covers the concept of suffixes in English. It explains what suffixes are, how they can change the grammatical function of words, and how they can provide hints about a word's meaning. The lesson includes examples of suffixes used to form comparative and superlative adjectives, convert adjectives to nouns, and indicate roles or actions. The video also discusses suffixes that suggest possibility or processes, providing a comprehensive overview of common English suffixes.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Alicia?

• Common verbs

• Common prefixes

• Common nouns

• Common suffixes

What is a suffix?

• A group of letters that replace a word

• A group of letters in the middle of a word

• A group of letters at the beginning of a word

• A group of letters at the end of a word

How can suffixes change a word?

• By changing its spelling

• By changing its pronunciation

• By changing its length

• By changing its grammatical form

Which suffix is used to form the comparative of 'small'?

• est

• er

• ness

• able

What happens to adjectives ending in 'y' when forming comparatives?

• The 'y' is replaced with 'ness'

• The 'y' is replaced with 'ier'

• The 'y' is replaced with 'able'

• The 'y' is replaced with 'est'

Which suffix is used to form the superlative of 'big'?

• able

• est

• er

• ness

What does the suffix 'ness' do to an adjective?

• Turns it into a verb

• Turns it into an adverb

• Turns it into a noun

• Turns it into a pronoun

Which of the following words can be formed using the suffix 'ness'?

• Happy

• Happier

• Happiest

• Happiness

What do the suffixes 'er', 'or', and 'ar' indicate?

• A person's age

• A person's job or behavior

• A person's nationality

• A person's hobby

Which suffix would you use to describe someone who teaches?

• or

• ar

• er

• ness