Fun with Suffixes!

Question 1

Which word(s) could you combine with the suffix -ize to create a verb?

Accepted Answer

rational

Question 2

Which suffix means "a belief or set of ideas"?

Accepted Answer

-ism

Question 3

Who is very proud of you for all your hard work?

Accepted Answer

Your teacher.

Question 4

"I had to talk in a quiet way while my sister slept." Replace the words in bold.

Accepted Answer

quietly

Question 5

Which suffix means "in a particular way or at times"?

Accepted Answer

-ly

Question 6

I could believe her story. Her story was ________.

Accepted Answer

believable

Question 7

I was able to rely on my friend. My friend was ________.

Accepted Answer

reliable

Question 8

Which noun(s) could you combine with the suffix -proof to create an adjective?

Accepted Answer

water, fool, child

Question 9

Which suffix means "a person or thing that does an action"?

Accepted Answer

-r, -er, -ar, -or

Question 10

Which verb(s) can you combine with the suffix -tion to create a noun?

Accepted Answer

activate, communicate

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