Suffixes Flashcards
Ing
Shows that an action is happening right now.
Ly
Used to show how something is done.
Est
Used to show the most of something.
Or, Er, Ist
Show who is doing the action
Ion
Turns verbs into nouns. It’s like saying “the act of”
Ure
Often turns verbs into nouns related to action.
Ful
Often turns verbs and nouns into adjectives
Ish/Y
Adds a quality to a word.
Ial/Al
Turns nouns into Adjectives.
Adds quality to a word.
Ent
Often turns verbs into adjectives (causing or performing an action)
Ant
A person or thing that does a specified thing.
Ic/Ous
Shows that something has a certain quality
Ible/Able
Turns verbs into adjectives.
Ive
Changes nouns and verbs into adjectives. (shows a liking or leaning towards someone)
Ate
Usually turns a noun into a verb indicating the act of doing something
Ism
Forms nouns that denote a specific belief practice or ideology