Latin Suffix -ist

Match the word with the picture.

• cyclist

• baker

• pianist

What is a suffix?

• A word that cannot stand alone, usually originating from Latin or Greek.

• A letter, or letters, added to the beginning of a word.

• A letter, or letters, added to the end of a word.

The hotel ____________ gave me the key to my hotel room.

• specialist

• receptionist

• flutist

The young ____________ practiced the violin every night.

• pianist

• violinist

• vocalist

what is the suffix in chemist?

What is the base word in the word lyricist?

This suffix is used to make a NOUN

• un-

• -ist

• -ed

What is the SUFFIX in COSMETOLOGIST?

• -RIO

• -ENCE

• -IST

What part of speech is the word DENTIST?

• noun

• adjective

• verb

what is the base word and suffix in VOCALIST?

• cal

• -list

• vocal