Suffixes Exercises PDFSet 5: Mixed Suffix Practice: Exam-Style Challenge
20 questions·14 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.The ___ examined the ancient bones discovered at the site.
a) archaeologerb) archaeologistc) archaeologiand) archaeologor
2.The ___ of the rainforest is a serious environmental issue.
a) destructmentb) destructnessc) destructiond) destructance
3.The hotel room was clean but not particularly ___.
a) spaciousb) spacefulc) spaceived) spaceable
4.The doctor advised him to ___ his diet by eating more vegetables.
a) diversateb) diversisec) diversend) diversify
5.We need to ___ the kitchen — it looks very old and dated.
a) modernifyb) modernatec) modernised) modernen
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.archaeologist
2.destruction
3.spacious
4.diversify
5.modernise
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Preview: Explanations
1."archaeologist"(b)
We add -ist to 'archaeology' to form 'archaeologist'. The suffix -ist is used for experts and specialists in academic fields (biologist, psychologist, geologist).
2."destruction"(c)
The verb 'destroy' forms the noun 'destruction' with -tion. Note the significant root change: destroy → destruct- → destruction.
3."spacious"(a)
The noun 'space' takes the suffix -ious (a variant of -ous) to form 'spacious' (having a lot of space). Note the spelling: the 'e' is dropped and '-ious' is added.
4."diversify"(d)
The adjective 'diverse' takes the suffix -ify to form the verb 'diversify' (to make diverse). The suffix -ify means 'to make or become'. Other examples: simple → simplify, beauty → beautify.
5."modernise"(c)
The adjective 'modern' takes the suffix -ise to form the verb 'modernise' (to make modern). The suffix -ise/-ize means 'to make or become'. American English uses -ize (modernize).
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