Asked by Mckensi Bradley on May 18, 2024
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Which group of grammatical suffixes includes suffixes that mean pertaining to?
A) adjective suffixes
B) diminutive suffixes
C) noun suffixes
D) general suffixes
Adjective Suffixes
Morphemes added to the end of a word to form an adjective, such as "-ful" in "beautiful" or "-ic" in "heroic".
- Recognize grammatical suffixes that indicate a relationship to a subject matter.
- Absorb the setup and adjustment of medical terms made possible by prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms.
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Matias QuintanaMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Adjective suffixes are usually added to nouns to create an adjective that describes a quality or characteristic of the noun. Some of these suffixes include "-al," "-ic," and "-ous," which can also mean "pertaining to."
Learning Objectives
- Recognize grammatical suffixes that indicate a relationship to a subject matter.
- Absorb the setup and adjustment of medical terms made possible by prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms.