Question

question 6 (matching worth 3 points) (05 03r lc) match the three suffixes to their definitions. match term definition -able; -ible a) without -ent; -ant b) is, can be -less c) an action; condition; causing a specific action

Explanation:

• For the suffix “-able; -ible”, it typically means “is, can be” (e.g., “readable” means can be read). So it matches with B.
• For the suffix “-ent; -ant”, it often relates to an action, condition, or causing a specific action (e.g., “dependent” refers to a condition of depending). So it matches with C.
• For the suffix “-less”, it means “without” (e.g., “hopeless” means without hope). So it matches with A.

Answer:

• -able; -ible : B) Is, can be
• -ent; -ant : C) An action; condition; causing a specific action
• -less : A) Without