Suffixess

SUFFIXES

A suffix is an affix that is added to the end of a word that conditions its usage or meaning.

The following are the suffixes to form noun : -ance, -ancy, -ence, -ation, -ian, -ism, -ist, -ment, -ness, -ship, -or, -er, etc.

For example :

Noun

- maintaice

- mechanism

- nation

Person

- maintainer

- mechanic

- nationalist

The following are the suffixes to form verb : -, ify, -ize, etc.

For example :

-maintain

-mechanize

-nationalize

The following are the suffixes to form adjective : -able, -ive, -al, -ful, -ous, etc.

-maintainable

-mechanical

-national

The following are the suffixes to form adverb : -ly

- mechanically

- nationally

Exercises

Correct the wrong word or add these italic words with the correct suffixes so the the sentences become right…!

1. The teach teaches the students patient

a. -er and -ly

b. -er and -ness

c. -ing and –ism

2. Don't work hurried

a. -ness

b. -er

c. -ly

Key answer : 1.a 2.c

Taken from :

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1535175/how_to_enhance_your_vocabulary_with.html?cat=9

http://www.learnenglish.de/grammar/suffixtext.htm

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