Suffix Origins “-ist”
The suffix “ist” can be added to a word to create an adjective that describes a person according to their
activity or employment. This suffix has its origins in Latin “ista” and Greek “istes”.
Add the suffix “ist” then write the words :
(1)
art
(5)
scient
(2)
botan
(6)
cycl
(3)
dent
(7)
canoe
(4)
guitar
(8)
journal
Name the scientists by adding the suffix “ist” :
(1)
paleontolog
(5)
dermatolog
(9)
anesthet
(2)
seismolog
(6)
chem
(10)
optometr
(3)
zoolog
(7)
volcanolog
(11)
entomolog
(4)
orthodon
(8)
archaeolog
(12)
meteorolog
Match the Sciences to their correct definitions :
( ) ... human history through analysis of artifacts.
(1)
( ) ... medical application of anesthetics.
(2)
( ) ... insects.
(3)
( ) ... earthquakes and mechanical properties of the earth.
(4)
( ) ... branch of dentistry for correction of irregular teeth.
(5)
( 1 ) ... prehistoric plants and animals in their fossilised form.
(6)
( ) ... the eye and correction of sight.
(7)
( ) ... atmosphere and weather conditions.
(8)
( ) ... composition and properties of substances.
(9)
( ) ... volcanoes and volcanic phenomena.
(10)
( ) ... branch of medicine concerned with the skin.
(11)
( ) ... behaviour, classification and physiology of animals.
(12)
Studyladder
Paleontology
Orthodontics
Anesthesiology