Suffixes and Their Uses

What is a suffix?

• A root word that stands alone

• A morpheme added to the end of a word

• A type of verb

• A prefix added to the beginning of a word

Which of the following words is formed by adding the suffix 'ed'?

• Teacher

• Excitement

• Studied

• Fictional

What is the primary function of the suffix 'ed'?

• To indicate future tense

• To denote past actions

• To create nouns

• To form adjectives

Which rule applies when adding 'ed' to a verb ending in 'y'?

• Add 'ed' directly

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'ed'

• Double the last letter and add 'ed'

• Remove 'y' and add 'ed'

How does the suffix 'ed' function in the word 'bored'?

• As an adverb

• As a verb

• As a noun

• As an adjective

What does the suffix 'ly' typically do to a word?

• Turns it into an adjective

• Turns it into a noun

• Turns it into an adverb

• Turns it into a verb

Which of the following is an example of an adverb of manner?

• Quickly

• Yesterday

• Often

• Never

How can the suffix 'ly' be used to denote time?

• By forming verbs

• By forming nouns

• By forming adverbs of frequency

• By forming adjectives

What is the benefit of using suffixes like 'ly' in writing?

• They change the subject of the sentence

• They help achieve economy of words

• They add unnecessary complexity

• They make sentences longer

Which sentence uses the suffix 'ly' correctly?

• She sings beautiful.

• He runs quick.

• We arrived late.

• They spoke softly.