Suffixes -ness and -ly

Suffixes -ness and -ly

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Multiple Choice

What does the word loudly mean in the sentence below.

The dog barked so loudly that the noise woke us up.

• in a loud way

• in a soft way

• in a hard way

• in a barking way

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What does happily mean in this sentence?

When he saw his birthday present, Jason laughed happily.

• mad

• disappointed

• joy

• upset

Multiple Choice

What does the word hopefully mean in the sentence below?

We watched hopefully as Sean tried to score the winning goal.

• in a sad way

• in a mad way

• in a hopeful way

• in a winning way

Multiple Choice

What does the word easily mean in the sentence below?

Maria won the race easily because she is the fastest runner in our class.

• in a hard way

• in an easy way

• in a fast way

• in a winning way

Multiple Choice

What does the word cautiously mean in the sentence below?

Miss S. cautiously walked the students across the street.

• in a careful way

• in a slow way

• in an unhappy way

• in a dangerous way

Multiple Choice

What does the word suddenly mean in the sentence below?

Tyler suddenly left class because he forgot his backpack.

• in a slow way

• in an unplanned way

• in an unhappy way

• in a rude way

Multiple Choice

What does the word certainly mean in the sentence below?

Mrs. Wilson said, "You are certainly my favorite class!"

• very quickly

• not

• without a doubt

• turned into

Multiple Choice

What does the word lively mean in the sentence below?

The band played lively music at the spring concert.

• sad

• full of energy

• rock and roll

• opera

Multiple Select

You must understand the _____ of plagiarism in schools. It can cause you to be expelled and cause you problems later in life.

• SERIOUSNESS

• HAPPINESS

Multiple Select

Have you felt the _____ of this material? It's like silk.IT´S LIKE SILK.

• HOPELFULNESS

• SOFTNESS

Multiple Select

The opposite of beauty is _____.

• UGLINESS

• DARKNESS

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Connie's _____ means that she doesn't like to meet new people.

• SHYNESS

• SOFTNESS

Multiple Select

A lack of food will cause _____. You won't feel strong.

• TIREDNESS

• WEAKNESS

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My cat's _____ is amazing. It just sleeps all day.

• LAZINESS

• UGLINESS

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I want to teach _____ to my children. I want them to say "thank you".

• POLITENESS

• LAZINESS

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The _____ of Antarctica is incredible.

• SICKNESS

• COLDNESS

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You should never look directly at the sun. It can cause _____.

• ILLNESS

• BLINDNESS

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Can money buy _____?

• HAPPINESS

• WEAKNESS