WorksheetsMorphemes -- Suffixes
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ly'?
to act in a way that is
related to time
indicating a place
showing possession
What is the meaning of the suffix '-hood'?
condition of being
type of food
a place or location
a type of clothing
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ish'?
somewhat like
exactly like
opposite of
completely unlike
The suffix '-ist' means (a)
The suffix '-ian' means (a)
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ology'?
study of
collection of
art of
science of
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ant' when it is used as an adjective?
a condition or state
a person who performs an action
a place where something happens
a tool or instrument
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ant' when it is used as a noun?
a thing or a being
a place or location
a type of action
a state of being
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ment'?
state or act of
place or location
tool or instrument
process or method
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ary' when it is used as a noun for a place?
place for, collection of
related to, connected with
pertaining to, characteristic of
having the nature of, like
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ary' when it is used as an adjective?
relating to, condition
pertaining to, resembling
capable of, suitable for
full of, characterized by
The meaning of the suffix '-ise' is (a)
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ure'?
action or condition of
a type of plant
a place or location
a type of measurement
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ance'?
act or condition of
place or location of
time or duration of
method or process of
Match the following terms with their meanings.
practice, belief
Capitalism, socialism, and communism are examples of this.
a type of organism
Bacterium, fungus, and virus are examples of this.
a chemical process
Photosynthesis and fermentation are examples of this.
a historical period
The Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution are examples of this.
