Suffixes
 
Suffixes are added at the end of a word and form a new word. Use the following suffixes to change the words in brackets and fill in the sentences.

- ful; -ion; -less; -ity; -ists; -ment; -al; -ation

 
a) I hate plastic. I try to buy things made of ____ (nature) materials.
b) The discovery of ______ (electric) changed the way we live.
c) _______ (technology) believe that we can achieve anything if we try.
d) The babysitter's club is an _______ (organize) which finds jobs for teenagers.
e) This pocket dictionary is really _____ (use). I can look up any word I need whenever I'm traveling.
f) Learning other languages helps _____ (communicate) with other people.
g) Some scientists are working hard for the ______ (protect) of the earth.
 
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Answers:
 
a) I hate plastic. I try to buy things made of natural materials.
b) The discovery of electricity changed the way we live.
c) Technologists believe that we can achieve anything if we try.
d) The babysitter's club is an organization which finds jobs for teenagers.
e) This pocket dictionary is really useful. I can look up any word I need whenever I'm traveling.
f) Learning other languages helps communication with other people.
g) Some scientists are working hard for the protection of the earth.