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List 9 Suffixes -ence/-ance and -ive

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which suffixes mean state or quality of?

a)

-ance

b)

-ive

c)

-ize

d)

-ence

2.

When the suffix "-ive" is added to a word it makes its part of speech a(n)

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

noun

d)

verb

3.

When the suffixes "-ance" or "-ence" are added to a word it makes its part of speech a(n)

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

verb

d)

noun

4.

Synonyms are broad, extensive, and extended. What is the vocabulary word?

a)

tentative

b)

inquisitive

c)

extensive

d)

ignorance

5.

Bewilderment, insensitivity, and disregard are the synonyms for which vocabulary word?

a)

maintenance

b)

inquisitive

c)

coincidence

d)

ignorance

6.

The act of keeping property or equipment in good condition by making repairs, and correcting problems is the definition of

a)

significance

b)

maintenance

c)

assurance

d)

coincidence

7.

Accident, chance, serendipity and fate are the synonyms for which vocabulary word?

a)

coincidence

b)

tentative

c)

assurance

d)

inquisitive

8.

Curious; eager for knowledge; interested in what is not one's own business is the definition of

a)

ignorance

b)

assurance

c)

inquisitive

d)

maintenance

9.

The idiom "up-in-the-air" is most closely related to which vocabulary word?

a)

ignorance

b)

tentative

c)

assurance

d)

coincidence

10.

Doubt, denial, and uncertainty are the antonyms for which vocabulary word?

a)

assurance

b)

ignorance

c)

maintenance

d)

inquisitive

11.

All of the following are related to significance EXCEPT

a)

quality of being important

b)

having notable worth or influence

c)

relevance, merit, magnitude

d)

uninterested, indifferent, unconcerned

12.

Lack of knowledge, understanding, or education is the definition of which vocabulary word?

a)

inquisitive

b)

assurance

c)

ignorance

d)

significance