Understanding Suffixes
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What does the suffix -s do when added to a verb?

  • Indicates third person singular (correct)
  • Modifies the verb meaning
  • Changes the verb to a noun
  • Forms the simple past tense
  • Which suffix is used to change a verb into a noun that describes the state of an action?

  • -ly
  • -ic
  • -ous
  • -tion (correct)
  • What does the suffix -ic do when added to a noun?

  • Turns the word into a plural form
  • Converts the word to an adjective with a different meaning (correct)
  • Modifies the noun's gender
  • Changes the word to a verb
  • Which suffix is added to nouns to change them into adjectives while altering their meanings?

    <p>-ous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix -ate do when added to words?

    <p>Changes nouns to verbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a suffix used for?

    <p>To change the part of speech of a word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of speech do words like 'eat', 'play', and 'study' belong to?

    <p>Verbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-tion' usually indicate about a word?

    <p>It's a noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following suffixes is commonly used to make nouns plural?

    <p>-s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do suffixes like '-ed' and '-ing' typically represent when added to verbs?

    <p>Past tense and present tense</p> Signup and view all the answers

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