WorksheetsList 9 Suffixes -ence/-ance and -ive
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which suffixes mean state or quality of?
-ance
-ive
-ize
-ence
When the suffix "-ive" is added to a word it makes its part of speech a(n)
adverb
adjective
noun
verb
When the suffixes "-ance" or "-ence" are added to a word it makes its part of speech a(n)
adverb
adjective
verb
noun
Synonyms are broad, extensive, and extended. What is the vocabulary word?
tentative
inquisitive
extensive
ignorance
Bewilderment, insensitivity, and disregard are the synonyms for which vocabulary word?
maintenance
inquisitive
coincidence
ignorance
The act of keeping property or equipment in good condition by making repairs, and correcting problems is the definition of
significance
maintenance
assurance
coincidence
Accident, chance, serendipity and fate are the synonyms for which vocabulary word?
coincidence
tentative
assurance
inquisitive
Curious; eager for knowledge; interested in what is not one's own business is the definition of
ignorance
assurance
inquisitive
maintenance
The idiom "up-in-the-air" is most closely related to which vocabulary word?
ignorance
tentative
assurance
coincidence
Doubt, denial, and uncertainty are the antonyms for which vocabulary word?
assurance
ignorance
maintenance
inquisitive
All of the following are related to significance EXCEPT
quality of being important
having notable worth or influence
relevance, merit, magnitude
uninterested, indifferent, unconcerned
Lack of knowledge, understanding, or education is the definition of which vocabulary word?
inquisitive
assurance
ignorance
significance
