Ex. 6: Difficult Suffixes

Choose the right answer.

1. You look fantastic! You are       ! (Correct)(Incorrect)

You look fantastic! You are irresistible ! (Correct)

2. His mysterious       puzzled and worried us. (Correct)(Incorrect)

His mysterious disappearance puzzled and worried us. (Correct)

3. He celebrated his       birthday in the company of close friends. (Correct)(Incorrect)

He celebrated his fortieth birthday in the company of close friends. (Correct)

4. He has an       last name that seems to be all consonants. (Correct)(Incorrect)

He has an unpronounceable last name that seems to be all consonants. (Correct)

5. When adding the suffix -th to the words "eight, nine", you should write       . (Correct)(Incorrect)

When adding the suffix -th to the words "eight, nine", you should write eighth, ninth . (Correct)

6. The second volume of the book contains       materials for ESL teachers. (Correct)(Incorrect)

The second volume of the book contains supplementary materials for ESL teachers. (Correct)

7. I think there is a tinge of       in his words. (Correct)(Incorrect)

I think there is a tinge of hypocrisy in his words. (Correct)

8. I need a new keyboard, mouse, speakers, and some other computer       . (Correct)(Incorrect)

I need a new keyboard, mouse, speakers, and some other computer accessories . (Correct)

9. He is just a little boy and should not be punished for his       so strictly. (Correct)(Incorrect)

He is just a little boy and should not be punished for his disobedience so strictly. (Correct)

10. Tell me the whole story. I'm dying of       . (Correct)(Incorrect)

Tell me the whole story. I'm dying of curiosity . (Correct)

Your result: 00% correct.