Adjective Suffixes and Meanings

This video tutorial explains how adjectives are formed from nouns and verbs by adding suffixes. It covers various suffixes like 'able', 'al', 'ual', 'an', 'en', 'ar', and 'ful', providing examples and meanings for each. The tutorial emphasizes that there is no general rule for forming adjectives, but suffixes can help identify them.

What is the primary method of forming adjectives from nouns and verbs?

• By using synonyms

• By changing the word order

• By adding suffixes

• By adding prefixes

What does the suffix 'able' signify when added to a word?

• Relating to

• Full of

• Made of

• Capable of being

Which of the following words is an example of an adjective ending in 'able'?

• Legendary

• Habitual

• Breakable

• Musical

Which suffix is used to form adjectives that mean 'capable of being'?

• en

• al

• able

• ar

What does the suffix 'al' indicate in adjectives?

• Made of

• Capable of

• Relating to

• Full of

Which of the following is an adjective ending in 'al'?

• Silken

• Golden

• Coastal

• Thankful

Which suffix is used to form adjectives that mean 'relating to'?

• ful

• an

• al

• ual

Which adjective ending is used to describe something 'relating to music'?

• al

• en

• ful

• an

What does the suffix 'ual' mean in adjectives?

• Full of

• Relating to

• Belonging to

• Made of

Which word is an example of an adjective ending in 'ual'?

• Customary

• European

• Spiritual

• Wooden