Understanding Suffixes

What is the primary function of a suffix in a word?

• To change the word's pronunciation

• To change the word's tense

• To alter the word's meaning or ensure grammatical correctness

• To make the word plural

How does a suffix differ from a prefix?

• A suffix is added to the end of a word, while a prefix is added to the beginning.

• A suffix is added to the beginning of a word, while a prefix is added to the end.

• Both are added to the beginning of a word.

• Both are added to the end of a word.

Which of the following is NOT a common suffix?

• ness

• ed

• un

• ly

What happens to the root word when the suffix 'ing' is added?

• The root word is removed

• The root word sometimes changes

• The root word never changes

• The root word always changes

Which of the following words requires a change in the root word when a suffix is added?

• Fear to Fearless

• Sing to Singing

• Copy to Copied

• Create to Creative