Suffixes
Verb suffixes : en / n / ize / ify …..
Adjective suffixes al / ful / less / ous/ ed/ ish / y / able / ible/ ory / ive / ial /
Noun adjectives : ance / tion / ness / hood / ity / ment / dom / ship / ism /
Here is a list of the most common suffixes used in English. Study them
1- Able : can be done
According to a reliable source of information, there’s a strike of teachers next week
for sure.
This tea is not drinkable at all. I don’t how how you made it. A
Some teachers are flexible while others are not. A
2- ful : full of
The last summit held by the eight industrial countries was very successful A
3- less : without / having no
I am penniless. Can you lend me 20 $ please ? A
4- ous : full of
The nuclear tests are hazardous / dangerous for human health. A
5- ish : like / similar to
This man is 70 years old but he is really childish. A
6- en / n : make – become
Working outside the house strengthens women’s personality and widens their
experience in life. V
7- ment : condition of
The improvement of Moroccan Football needs drastic measures to be taken N
8- ness : condition of
To live in happiness, husbands and wives should understand each other first N
Here is another list of suffixes used in English
Hood : Abdelhalim Hafid spent his childhood in misery and so was his youth. N
Al : The arrival of the flight 73 will be at 7 o’clock. N
ion : The industrial revolution in Europe changed the face of this continent
for ever. A
Ance : The acceptance of other cultures is one way to spread peace round the
globe. N
Y : Please could you clarify your point ? V
Dom : My friend’s wisdom is one of his strongest points. N
ism : Pessimism and optimism are part and parcel of each one’s personality.
ity : I am still doubtful about his maturity. N
Ship : What is friendship ? N
ive : Iraq possesses no destructive weapons now. A
Ory : My marks in the national exam are not really satisfactory. A
ial : The financial crisis in Europe was really serious. A
ic : The political speeches of G.W,Bush about really were really ironic. A
Ary : Ahmed Zaki never played secondary roles in his movies. A
ify : you should codify your pc for the safety of your information. V
ize : NATO is determined to modernize its military forces. V
By Mr Omar Lycée IBN-BATTOUTA – AKLIM
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