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English
Noun suffixes, letter strings and homophones

Starter quiz

  • What is the definition of 'root word'?
    • a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
    • the base word from which other words are formed by adding prefixes or suffixes  ✓
    • a letter or group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning
  • What is the definition of 'suffix'?
    • a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning  ✓
    • the base word from which other words are formed by adding prefixes or suffixes
    • a letter or group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning
  • Match the word to the definition.
    • important
      ⇔
      having great value, significance or importance ✓
    • assistant
      ⇔
      someone who helps or supports another person in their work or tasks ✓
    • different
      ⇔
      not the same as something else; distinct or unique ✓
  • Match the word to the definition.
    • independent
      ⇔
      self-reliant, not controlled by others ✓
    • excellent
      ⇔
      extremely good ✓
    • constant
      ⇔
      unchanging ✓
  • Select the words with a 'soft c' in them.
    • city  ✓
    • cat
    • century  ✓
    • arc
  • Select the words with a 'soft g' in them.
    • gorilla
    • gem  ✓
    • giant  ✓
    • go
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