Suffix and Word Formation Quiz

What does the suffix "-ability" added to the adjective "responsible" form?

• Responsibleness

• Responsibly

• Responsibility

• Responsivation

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the word "momentary" mean when "moment" is turned into an adjective by adding the suffix "-ary"?

• Happening every moment

• Lasting a very long time

• Lasting only a brief time

• Not important

By adding the suffix "-ize" to the noun "agony," what type of word is formed?

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Verb

• Pronoun

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the verb "agonize" mean when the suffix is added?

• To work hard on one's duties

• To undergo extreme physical or mental anguish

• To perform tasks in a hard-working manner

• To make a noun from a verb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the adjective form of the word "diligently"?

• Agonize

• Agony

• Diligent

• Anguish

By adding what suffix to the adjective "diligent" do you form the adverb "diligently"?

• -ment

• -ness

• -ly

• -ize

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the adverb "diligently" mean?

• In a manner of suffering

• In a manner of making nouns

• In a hard-working manner

• In a manner of being careful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the noun form of the adjective "equal"?

• Equalism

• Equaler

• Equality

• Equalment

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which suffix is used to change the verb "persevere" into a noun?

• -ment

• -ance

• -ity

• -tion

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the noun "perseverance" mean?

• The act of continuing to do something despite it being easy

• The act of continuing to do something despite it being difficult

• The act of giving up when faced with difficulties

• The act of changing something frequently

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C