Day 14: Word Work: Suffixes -esque, -fy, -ism, -ward

What is the definition of the word "grotesque"?

• Beautiful and elegant

• Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

• Tall and graceful

• Related to the sea

Identify the suffix in the word "diversify".

• -esque

• -ify

• -ism

• -ward

What does the word "intensify" mean?

• To make less intense

• To make more intense

• To question or doubt

• To move backward

Which sentence correctly uses the word "feminism"?

• The feminism of the building was impressive.

• Feminism advocates for equal rights for women.

• He had a skepticism about the weather forecast.

• The ship moved seaward.

What is the definition of "skepticism"?

• Complete trust

• Doubt as to the truth of something

• A forward movement

• A type of sculpture

Identify the suffix in the word "forward".

• -ify

• -ism

• -ward

• -esque

What is the definition of "statuesque"?

• Short and stout

• Tall and graceful

• Ugly and distorted

• Related to the sea

Identify the suffix in the word "feminism".

• -ify

• -ism

• -ward

• -esque

What is the definition of "feminism"?

• A belief in the superiority of men

• Advocacy of women's rights on the basis of equality of the sexes

• A type of sculpture

• A forward movement

Which sentence correctly uses the word "skepticism"?

• The skepticism painting was admired by all.

• Her skepticism figure made her stand out in the crowd.

• He decided to skepticism his investments.

• His skepticism about the new policy was evident.