QUIZ ON PREFIXES

What is a suffix?

• A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word.

• A suffix is a type of punctuation used in sentences.

• A suffix is a standalone word that can be used independently.

• A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word.

Which of the following is a suffix: -ing, -cat, -run?

• -dog

• -ing

• -catnip

• -runway

What does the suffix -ful mean?

• partially filled with

• The suffix -ful means 'full of'.

• lacking in

• devoid of

Can you give an example of a word with the suffix -less?

• endless

• careless

• fearless

• hopeless

What does the suffix -er indicate in a word?

• A suffix indicating a type of measurement

• A suffix used to form adjectives

• The suffix -er indicates a person or thing that performs a specific action.

• A suffix that denotes a location

Which word uses the suffix -able: breakable, break, or breaking?

• breaked

• breaks

• breakingly

• breakable

What does the suffix -ment signify?

• It signifies the action or result of a verb.

• It signifies a type of noun.

• It indicates a place or location.

• It represents a person or entity.

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ment

• -ness

• -ing

• -ful

What does the suffix -ly turn an adjective into?

• an adverb

• a noun

• an adjective

• a verb

Can you name a word that ends with the suffix -tion?

• creativity

• creationism

• creature

• creation