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Words with the suffix -est spellings.

Words with the suffix -est spellings.

An integration of parts of speech

Spelling: Suffixes

Complete the set of exercises about words that use the suffix "-able".

Instructions

Read the text carefully.
For each gap, choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) that completes the sentence correctly.

Consider:

• grammar accuracy,

• word formation (especially noun forms), and

• meaning in context.

Each word will be used only once per gap.
Work individually and check your answers before submitting.

    Prefixes

• UN/DIS/RE/IL/ANTI

1. It is important to __________ (cycle). 
2. That many is a bit strange. He wears ________ (usual) clothes.
3. I can't find my phone anywhere, it has _________ (appeared). 
4. It is________ (legal) to chew chewing gum in Singapore. 
5. A. What is the opposite of clockwise? B. It's___________ (clockwise).
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8. Suffixes

• NESS/LESS/OUS/ISE/ATION

1. Lion's are one of the most __________ (danger) animals in the world.
2. The word _____________ (happy) is a noun meaning 'the state of being happy.
3. He is the total opposite of careful. He is _______ (care). He is always dropping things and bumping into people.
4. A. What is the verb of the word 'Advert'? B. It's ___________ (advert).
5. Today I created a new ________ (create).

1. Identify the Prefix or Suffix
2. He walked quietly so that he didn't wake his parents.
3. It is impossible for humans to fly.
4. We must coordinate before the meeting. I have some things to discuss with you.
5. What is your superpower?
6. You are the most helpful person I know.
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COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES

Write the word as it is called

Write words with prefixes and suffixes.

read and complete

Suffixes -ment / -tion

Spell words with a suffix when the base word ended with y

Instructions: Add the correct suffix (-ive) to each base word to create a new word. Choose the word from the box that best completes each sentence.

1. The movie was so ___________ that everyone in the theater was on the edge of their seats.
   • a) excite b) excitable c) excitive
2. Sarah’s ___________ personality always brightens up the room.
   • a) posit b) positive c) positable
3. The storm was ___________, with lightning flashing and thunder booming.
   • a) impress b) impressible c) impressive
4. The news of the discovery spread quickly, causing ___________ excitement among scientists.
   • a) excite b) excitable c) excitant
5. She gave an ___________ presentation, captivating the entire audience.
   • a) engage b) engrossive c) engaging
6. His ___________ attitude toward his studies helped him achieve great success.
   • a) motivate b) motivative c) motivating
7. The chef prepared a ___________ dish that left everyone at the dinner party speechless.
   • a) delight b) delightive c) delightful
8. The ___________ debate between the two candidates made it difficult for voters to decide.
   • a) intense b) intensify c) intensative
9. The ___________ story of the rescue touched the hearts of people around the world.
   • a) emotion b) emotive c) emotional
10. His ___________ efforts to improve his community earned him the respect of everyone.

• a) dedicate b) dedicative c) dedicated

11. The ___________ melody of the song stayed with her long after it ended.

• a) captivate b) captivative c) captivating

12. The artist’s ___________ paintings were admired by art enthusiasts worldwide.

• a) imagine b) imaginive c) imaginative

13. The ___________ scent of the flowers filled the entire garden.

• a) fragrance b) fragrant c) fragrative

14. The ___________ nature of the experiment made it difficult to predict the outcome.

• a) predict b) predictible c) unpredictable

15. His ___________ personality made him a joy to be around.

• a) cheer b) cheerful c) cheerive

This activity is to practice word formation.