Exploring Non- and -ness Affixes

What is the prefix in the word "nonsense"?

• sense

• non-

• -ness

• none

What is the suffix in the word "happiness"?

• happy

• ness

• -ness

• hap

What does the prefix "non-" mean?

• before

• not

• again

• very

What does the suffix "-ness" mean?

• full of

• state of being

• without

• action

Which word uses the prefix "non-" correctly?

• nonhappy

• nonplay

• nonstick

• nonrun

Which word uses the suffix "-ness" correctly?

• runness

• kindness

• jumpness

• swimness

Create a word using the prefix "non-" and the root word "sense".

• nonsensible

• nonsensical

• nonsense

• nonsensing

Create a word using the suffix "-ness" and the root word "dark".

• darking

• darked

• darkness

• darkful

Which sentence uses the word "nonsense" correctly?

• The nonsense was very bright.

• She spoke nonsense when she was tired.

• He nonsense the ball.

• The nonsense is a type of fruit.

Which sentence uses the word "happiness" correctly?

• The happiness was a type of car.

• She happiness the book.

• His happiness was contagious.

• They happiness the game.