SUFFIXES
Some words in the sentence below have been underlined and identified by number. Examine each word carefully to decide whether it is formed correctly. If you find a suffix error, identify the word with the error by selecting its number from the list of choices. There may be more than one error. The disease is ¹d͟a͟n͟g͟e͟r͟o͟u͟s͟ but ²c͟o͟n͟t͟r͟o͟l͟a͟b͟l͟e͟.
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Choose the most accurate definition of the following word using the suffix chart above. comfortable
capable of comfort
Define the following word using the meanings of the suffixes given on the above chart. fatty
full of fat
Define the following word using the meanings of the suffixes given on the above chart. applicant
one who applies
Choose the most accurate definition of the following word using the suffix chart above. servitude
state of being in service
Some words in the sentence below have been underlined and identified by number. Examine each word carefully to decide whether it is formed correctly. If you find a suffix error, identify the word with the error by selecting its number from the list of choices. There may be more than one error. Always avoid ¹w͟o͟r͟d͟y͟n͟e͟s͟s͟ in writing a ²d͟e͟s͟c͟r͟i͟p͟t͟i͟v͟e͟ ³p͟a͟s͟s͟a͟g͟e͟.
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Some words in the sentence below have been underlined and identified by number. Examine each word carefully to decide whether it is formed correctly. If you find a suffix error, identify the word with the error by selecting its number from the list of choices. There may be more than one error. The ¹a͟r͟g͟u͟e͟m͟e͟n͟t͟s͟ against ²e͟s͟t͟a͟b͟l͟i͟s͟h͟i͟n͟g͟ a student ³d͟i͟s͟c͟i͟p͟l͟i͟n͟a͟r͟y͟ committee are ⁴u͟n͟c͟o͟n͟v͟i͟n͟c͟i͟n͟g͟.
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Select the correct form of the word for the sentence. List the part of speech to which you will have to convert the word so that the sentence makes sense. assign Writing a ten-page report is a time-consuming ☐. new part of speech: ☐
• assignment • noun
Select the correct form of the word for the sentence. List the part of speech to which you will have to convert the word so that the sentence makes sense. beauty Roses usually ☐ empty corners. new part of speech: ☐
• beautify • verb
Select the correct form of the word for the sentence. List the part of speech to which you will have to convert the word so that the sentence makes sense. happy Jesus' followers ☐ gave their belongings to the poor. new part of speech: ☐
• happily • adverb
Select the correct form of the word for the sentence. List the part of speech to which you will have to convert the word so that the sentence makes sense. light The dark clouds will ☐ as the sun goes down. new part of speech: ☐
• lighten • verb
Some words in the sentence below have been underlined and identified by number. Examine each word carefully to decide whether it is formed correctly. If you find a suffix error, identify the word with the error by selecting its number from the list of choices. There may be more than one error. The bird was ¹f̲r̲e̲e̲d̲ because it would have ²b̲r̲o̲k̲e̲n̲ ³i̲t̲s̲ wings in the cage.
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Some words in the sentence below have been underlined and identified by number. Examine each word carefully to decide whether it is formed correctly. If you find a suffix error, identify the word with the error by selecting its number from the list of choices. There may be more than one error. The ¹s͟p͟e͟a͟k͟e͟r͟'s͟ ²r̲e̲l̲i̲a̲n̲c̲e̲ on notes made the question-and-answer session dull.
• no errors
Some words in the sentence below have been underlined and identified by number. Examine each word carefully to decide whether it is formed correctly. If you find a suffix error, identify the word with the error by selecting its number from the list of choices. There may be more than one error. What ¹e͟x͟p͟e͟r͟i͟e͟n͟c͟e͟s͟ and ²a̲c̲h̲i̲e̲v̲e̲m̲e̲n̲t̲s̲ ³q͟u͟a͟l͟i͟f͟y͟ you for this job?
• no errors
Select the correct form of the word for the sentence. List the part of speech to which you will have to convert the word so that the sentence makes sense. wise The man showed great ☐ in his decision. new part of speech: ☐
• wisdom • noun
