WORD FAMILIES-suffixes

I know how it feels to fail a test, so I can __________ with you.

• sympathize

• sympathetic

• sympathy

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Only the bravest visitors will dare to ride our __________ new roller coaster, The Black Hole.

• terrify

• terrorist

• terrifying

Lisa is a __________ , so it takes her twice as long to do her homework as most people.

• perfect

• perfection

• perfectionist

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

If you suffer from backache, do some light exercise to __________ your core muscles.

• strength

• strengthen

• strong

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

As captain of the school hockey team, Helen has shown excellent ______ skills.

• lead

• leader

• leadership

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

The three fastest runners in today's race will ________ for the national championships.

• qualification

• qualify

• qualified

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The judge reminded the police officer that the law is ________to all citizens, including members of the police force.

• apply

• applicable

• applicant

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

The natural springs in this area contain water of the highest __________ .

• pureness

• pure

• purity

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Although the plot was __________ , the acting was very poor, I thought.

• believe

• believable

• belief

In my opinion _________, should never be forced to join the armed forces by their country.

• peace

• peaceful

• pacifists

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E