Question

the latin root -cred- means belief. the english nouns credit and credulity come from this root. based on your knowledge of suffixes, choose the word formed from -cred- that is an adjective meaningready or quick to believe; trusting.
credibility
credential
credulous
creditor
question 20
1 pts
the verb ordain means to appoint or order. based on your knowledge of suffixes, choose the noun made from ordain that means a decree or command.
ordinance
ordinarily
ordainful
orderable

Explanation:

• For the first question:
• The suffix “-ous” is an adjective - forming suffix. “Credulous” has the root “-cred -” (belief) and the suffix “-ous”, so it means “ready or quick to believe; trusting”. “Credibility” (with “-ibility” noun - forming suffix) means the quality of being believable. “Credential” (with “-ential” adjective/noun - forming suffix) refers to a qualification or a document proving a qualification. “Creditor” (with “-itor” noun - forming suffix) is a person to whom money is owed.
• For the second question:
• The suffix “-ance” is a noun - forming suffix. “Ordinance” has the root “ordain” (to appoint or order) and the suffix “-ance”, so it means “a decree or command”. “Ordinarily” (with “-arily” adverb - forming suffix) means in a normal way. “Ordainful” is not a standard word. “Orderable” (with “-able” adjective - forming suffix) means capable of being ordered.

Answer:

1. C. credulous
2. A. ordinance