Vocabulary Quiz: Power Suffixes

During a team meeting, Alma was praised for being positive, action oriented, open minded, poised, ______, respectful, self-regulated, empathic, organized, prepared, and collaborative. What quality is missing in the list?

• adaptable

• arable

• demonstrable

Jayden and Tyler are looking to buy a piece of land for their new farming venture. They want to ensure the farmland is ______, meaning it can be farmed productively.

• adaptable

• arable

• demonstrable

Fill in the blank: Aiden's team was ______, quickly adjusting to the new strategy.

• adaptable

• arable

• demonstrable

Savana is working on a project to reduce the environmental impact of her community. She suggests focusing on renewable energy sources. What does 'renewable' mean in this context?

• Capable of being renewed

• Non-replaceable

• Temporary

• Harmful

Charlotte is learning about word formations in her English class. Her teacher explains that the suffix 'ACY' indicates 'the state of' or 'the quality or condition of' ____. Can you help Charlotte fill in the blank?

• A) being

• B) having

• C) doing

• D) none

Reece is fascinated by history and often visits shops that specialize in rare and old items. What kind of items is Reece most likely interested in if he is an antiquarian?

• modern art

• antiques

• technology

• literature

During a history class discussion, Daniel mentioned that the colonial state was ________, a benignly brutal dictatorship designed to benefit Britain.

• humanitarian

• disciplinarian

• authoritarian

• democratic

In a classroom, Elijah often takes charge and makes decisions without consulting others, acting in a tyrannical manner. What word best describes Elijah's behavior?

• Humanitarian

• Diplomatic

• Authoritarian

• Democratic

Fill in the blank: Meg has been recognized as a great ________ for her efforts to end world hunger.

• authoritarian

• disciplinarian

• humanitarian

• politician

Fill in the blank: Unfortunately, Ava’s parents are ________ who do not believe in gentle parenting strategies.

• disciplinarians

• humanitarians

• pacifists