Word Use and Suffixes

suffix meaning of or belong to

-an

suffix meaning one who

-ant

suffix that can change an adjective to a noun

-dom

the regular plural ending for words ending in s, ss, sh, etc.

-es

suffix used to compare three things

-est

suffix meaning like

-ly

the sopranos and the...

altos

Click on the boxes to correctly identify the part of speech of the word, advise. "What is the advisability of driving through a blizzard?" The advisory committee was unable to reach a conclusion. He advisably walked around the barking dog.

noun adjective adverb

Click on the boxes to correctly identify the part of speech of the word, use. Actually, "I'm feeling good" is correct grammar usage. The text usefully acknowledges its sources. "I think somebody already used this fork."

noun adverb verb

Click on the boxes to correctly identify the part of speech of the word, pursue. The police officer pursued the thief until he caught him. Her pursuer was slower than she was and never caught up. While the goal was pursuable, he decided to try something else.

verb noun adjective

unite + y

unity

Click on the boxes to correctly identify the part of speech of the word, sense. Marty sensed that his baseball team was in trouble. "Whoa, that sensation wasn't entirely pleasant." The sensible thing to do now is study.

verb noun adjective

Click on the boxes to correctly identify the part of speech of the word, heavy. "This is some of the heaviest literature I've had to read." This laundry basket's heaviness is weighing me down. It rained heavily for almost an hour.

adjective noun adverb

Click on the boxes to correctly identify the part of speech of the word, store. Janet's new storable treadmill folded to fit under her bed. Take those entertainment centers to storage. The squirrel stored over fifty acorns by October.

adjective noun verb

Click on the boxes to correctly identify the part of speech of the word, virtue. He virtuously helped the old lady across the street. The virtuous knight proved worthy in battle. Her virtuousness was widely respected.

adverb adjective noun

Click on the boxes to correctly identify the part of speech of the word, argue. The two argumentatively chatted for almost an hour. We can argue all day, if you would like. At best, the politician's point was highly arguable.

adverb verb adjective

easy + ly

easily

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word. The _____ on the plane needed repair.

propeller

rage + ing

raging