Exercise #14: Suffixes Practice

Which suffix would you add to the word "protect" to create a noun meaning "the act of protecting"?

• -ment

• -tion

• -ful

• -ize

In the word "mysterious," what does the suffix "-ous" indicate?

• Without mystery

• To make mysterious

• In a mysterious way

• Full of mystery

Which suffix would best create an adverb from the adjective "swift"?

• -ness

• -ment

• -ly

• -tion

The suffix "-less" in "homeless" means:

• Full of home

• Making a home

• Without a home

• Related to home

What type of word is created when adding "-ify" to a base word?

• An adverb

• A noun

• An adjective

• A verb

Which suffix indicates "in the direction of"?

• -wise

• -ward

• -ment

• -ness

The suffix "-er" in "builder" indicates:

• The state of building

• One who builds

• Without building

• Related to building

What type of suffix is "-ic" as used in "artistic"?

• Verb suffix

• Adverb suffix

• Adjective suffix

• Noun suffix

Which word correctly uses the suffix "-ize" to mean "to make"?

• Memorize

• Happiness

• Careful

• Strongly

The suffix "-ate" in "activate" creates:

• An adjective

• An adverb

• A noun

• A verb