English 8
Suffixes
Name: ________________________
Period: __________________
The suffixes we are studying are:
Suffixes:
-ial
-ary
-ence, -ance
-able / - ible
Meaning:
Function of
Relating to, like
State of being, state, fact quality
Capable of being
Example Words:
Substantial (adj): of, relating to, or having a substance; material
Our teacher reassures us that we are learning substantial information.
Celestial (adj): of or relating to the sky or the heavens
My mom was always interested in things of a celestial nature; she was always
looking up at the sky.
Complimentary (adj): expressing, using, or resembling a compliment
After I got my haircut, everyone was very complimentary.
Binary (adj): characterized by or consisting of two parts or components; twofold
In math, we are always studying binary numbers – numbers that belong together.
Existence (noun): the fact or state of existing; being
Scientists are working hard to prove the existence of animals and plants that are
now extinct.
Disappearance (noun): the state of having vanished
When we were kids and played detectives, we tried to find out information about
a doll’s disappearance.
Eligible (adj): qualified to be a participate or be chosen
Tim had to keep his grades up in order to be eligible to play football the next year.
Deplorable (adj): causing or being a subject of grief or regret; lamentable
I found the conditions in Haiti to be deplorable; most people did not have fresh
food or water after the earthquake.