Lesson 4
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Suffixes -ant, -y, and -ity
Focus
The suffix -ant means "being in a particular state" or "one
who does something." For example, adding the suffix -ant
to the word serve changes it to servant, or "one who serves."
The suffix -y means "having the quality of, state." For example,
someone who has luck is lucky.
The suffix -ity means, "the quality or condition of." The suffix
converts certain adjectives into nouns. For example, something
that is necessary is a necessity.
Complete each sentence below with a word that
uses the suffix -ant.
1. Someone who assists is an
2. Someone who immigrates is an
3. Someone who occupies a room is an
4. Someone who inhabits a place is an _
5. Someone who sells merchandise is a
Complete each sentence below with a word that uses the suffix -y or -ity.
6. Something that has the quality of being fun is
7. Something that is real represents
8. Something that is considered abnormal is an
<R. When the sun is shining outside it is
10. Someone who is civil has
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