Question

which word contains a suffix?

reverse
prewrite
happiness
disbelief

Explanation:

Analyze the structural components of each word option

• reverse: Contains the prefix re- (back/again) attached to the root verse (to turn). It does not contain a suffix.
• prewrite: Contains the prefix pre- (before) attached to the base word write. It does not contain a suffix.
• happiness: Contains the base word happy (with the spelling change of y to i) and the noun-forming suffix -ness (state or condition of).
• disbelief: Contains the prefix dis- (not/opposite of) attached to the base word belief. It does not contain a suffix.

Identify the word containing a suffix

• The word happiness is the only option that contains a suffix (-ness).

Answer:

• reverse
• prewrite
• happiness (Correct answer)
• disbelief