Let's Move On Book Four - Use Suffixes To Expand Vocabulary

Practical Vocabulary Builders For Intermediate Students

Expand Existing Vocabulary

Book Four Suffixes of Description:

LET’S MOVE ON

Unit 1 -ive

Unit 2 -ish

Unit 3 -ic

Unit 4 -al

Unit 5 -ly

MARILEE CARLSON

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Practical Thematic

Vocabulary Builders for Intermediates

Suffixes of description:

Suffix -ive

Suffix -ish Suffix -ic Suffix -al Suffix -ly

MARILEE CARLSON

LET’S MOVE ON



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Let’s Move On - Book One - Suffixes of Function

Text 156 pages ISBN 978-1-894799-55-3

Let’s Move On - Book Two - Prefixes of Negation

Text 150 pages ISBN 978-1-894799-56-0

Let’s Move On - Book Three - Prefixes and Suffixes Indicating Absence / Presence

Text 150 pages ISBN 978-1-894799-57-7

Let’s Move On - Book Four - Suffixes of Description

Text 154 pages ISBN 978-1-894799-58-4

1. -ar, -er, -or 2. -an, -n, -ian 3. -ant, -ent 4. -ist 5. -ee

1. un- 2. dis- 3. mis- 4. in-, im- 5. il-, ir-

1. non- 2. -less 3. -y 4. -ful 5. -ous

1. -ive 2. -ish 3. -ic 4. -al 5. -ly

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Books By Marilee Carlson



Thematic Prefixes and Suffixes

Book 1 Suffixes of function:

Book 5 Suffixes of description or condition:

1. -ar, -er, -or 1. -able, -ible

2. -an, -n, -ian 2. -ary,-ery,-ory

3. -ant, -ent 3. -ant/-ance/y

4. -ist 4. -ent/-ence/y

5. -ee

5. -en

Book 2 Prefixes of negation:

Book 6 Suffixes of condition, state, or quality:

1. un- 1. -ity

2. dis- 2. -ness

3. mis- 3. -ion

4. in-, im- 4. -ment

5. il-, ir- 5. -ism

Book 3 Prefixes and suffixes indicating absence / presence:

Book 7 Prefixes and suffixes indicating action:

1. non- 1. re-

2. -less 2. de-

3. -y 3. -ate

4. -ful 4. -ize

5. -ous 5. -ify

Book 4 Suffixes of description:

Book 8 Suffixes for grammar:

1. -ive 1. comparisons -er, -est

2. -ish 2. plural nouns -s, -es

3. -ic 3. present verbs -s, -es

4. -al 4. continuous verbs -ing

5. -ly

5. past verbs -ed



CONTENTS - SUFFIXES OF DESCRIPTION

UNIT 1 -ive

1 ALTERNATE ACTIVATING STRATEGY

2 SEPARATE THE ROOT WORD FROM THE SUFFIX AND DEFINE

3 COMMON WORDS WITH THE -IVE SUFFIX

4 LESSON #1 – PRACTICE 1A CLOZE ACTIVITY

5 LESSON #1 – PRACTICE 1B SENTENCE PRACTICE

6 LESSON #1 – PRACTICE 1C SENTENCE PRACTICE










16-17 UNIT 1 QUIZ #1 AND ANSWER KEY

18-20 ANSWER KEYS

21 FOUR IN A ROW

22-25 CARDS FOR SUFFIX STRUT BOARD GAME

26 SUFFIX DOMINOS

Unit 2 -ish



29 COMMON WORDS WITH THE -ISH SUFFIX















42-43 UNIT 2 QUIZ

44-47 ANSWER KEYS

48 FOUR IN A ROW


52 SUFFIX DOMINOS

UNIT 3 -ic



55 COMMON WORDS WITH THE –IC SUFFIX













68-69 UNIT 3 QUIZ

70-73 ANSWER KEYS

74 FOUR IN A ROW


78 SUFFIX DOMINOS

UNIT 4 -al



81 COMMON WORDS WITH THE --AL SUFFIX















94-95 UNIT 4 QUIZ

96-99 ANSWER KEYS

100 FOUR IN A ROW


104 SUFFIX DOMINOS

UNIT 5 -ly



107 COMMON WORDS WITH THE –LY SUFFIX













120-121 UNIT 5 QUIZ

122-125 ANSWER KEYS



126 FOUR IN A ROW


130 SUFFIX DOMINOS

131-132 QUIZ

133 FOUR IN A ROW – LESSONS 1-5

134 LESSONS 1-5 DOMINOS

LESSONS #1-5 REVIEW



Notes to the teacher: An understanding of common prefixes and suffixes can increase a student’s comprehension more quickly than learning individual words in isolation. This series of books is organized around groups of prefixes or suffixes that deal with common themes. Book 4 focuses on suffixes that help describe something. In Unit 1, connective tissue is tissue that connects. In Unit 2, a clayish material is mate-rial that resembles clay. In Unit 3, an allergic reaction is a reaction caused by an allergy. In Unit 4, a hexagonal shape is a shape that looks like a hexagon. In Unit 5, someone who drives safely drives in a safe way. Suffixes 1-4 create adjectives that describe nouns or pronouns. Suffix 5 creates an adverb that usually describes a verb, although it can occasionally describe an adjective or another adverb. At the outset, it may be helpful to give a basic presentation of the 8 parts of speech and how they function in English sentences. Often a prefix or suffix will be added to a word that is one part of speech in order to change it into another part of speech (hero-noun; heroic - adjective; heroically - adverb / child - noun; childish - adjective; childishly - adverb). Eventually the students will need to understand this concept well enough to use the various forms of a word correctly in sentences. [Mary decides (verb) easily. - Mary is decisive. (adj) / The baby looks like an angel. (noun) - The baby is angelic. (adj) ] Each unit follows a similar format: 1. The suffix is introduced. An effective way to do this would be to think of words that students may already know and lead them to discover the pattern and meaning. (What is a historical novel? What is a personal account? What is a global problem? What do these words have in common? What does the ‘-al’ indicate?) An alternate introductory activity is included where students match pairs or groups of related words. 2. The first page of the actual unit (after the Alternate Introductory Activity) can be filled out together in class. A teacher can elicit informal definitions of the words, or provide them for the students. It might be helpful to write them on the board or an overhead to insure that students are writing down accurate information (global – pertaining to the globe). If desired, students can also include both word parts (globe - e + al = global). 3. The second page with a list of common words that contain the suffix can be discussed with the class. Students can share words that they’ve heard or teachers can ask questions. (What is an emotional person like? What is a musical performance? What is a brutal murder?) Once students see how common the suffix is, they are more apt to recognize the value of learning it. Once they have understood the pattern, they will begin to notice words containing the suffix in conversation and/or print with a deeper understanding of how the English language functions. The teacher should point out any unusual information, such as spelling variations (changing the ‘e’ in face to ‘i’ for facial; changing the ‘y’ in ceremony to ‘i’ for ceremonial; dropping the ’y’ in navy for naval; adding ’at’ to talk for talkative). 4. The practices are designed to give students a structured opportunity to change a word to a new word with the suffix under consideration. There are 4 practice sets of 3 pages with increasing levels of difficulty. The first page of each practice set gives Cloze Sentences with context clues to guide the selection (from a word bank) of the appropriate root word that needs to be combined with the suffix and inserted. In the last two pages, the students are asked to restate a sentence giving the same information in such a way that they can use the new suffix with one of the words in the original sentence. Any answer is acceptable that meets these guidelines. The words to be changed are



underlined in Part A of each practice, but in Part B, the students are asked to determine on their own which words to change. All of the words to be changed are included on the list found on the second page of the unit, so students will always be able to refer to the list to see which words can be combined with the suffix. 5. The units contain 3 games that can be used to reinforce the use of the suffix. Dominos The Domino Page should be laminated and then cut ONCE down the center white line, and then across EVERY horizontal line, forming small rectangles that contain a word ending and a word beginning. This game works well with 2-3 individuals or teams. A teacher could choose to make enough copies of the game for each pair of students. One domino is placed face up and then students take turns adding strips at either end to make words. The teacher can also require that the words be used in sentences. If small groups are playing without supervision, the teacher can ask the pairs of students to record their words or sentences on a paper to be turned in. Students can decide in advance what shape they’d like to make with the dominos (circle, oval, rectangle, house, car). If students have matched the dominos correctly, they will form an enclosed shape using all of the segments. At the end of the book there is a domino game that combines suffixes from all of the units. 4 in a Row Students attempt to claim 4 adjacent squares in any direction (horizontal, vertical, diagonal). Other students attempt to block them. This game works well for 2-4 students or teams. Students/teams take turns trying to claim a square by adding a suffix to the word in the square. They can be asked to spell the word and/or use it in a sentence as well. They can then place a marker or their initials on the square and no one else can claim the square. Each person/team gets a turn to claim one square on the grid. Play continues as students attempt to connect 4 squares in a straight line, or block opponents until some student/team succeeds in forming a straight line with 4 adjacent squares. The page can be laminated for reuse with a dry-erase pen. Colored buttons or paper markers can be used on a page, or the page could be turned into a transparency for an overhead projector. Teams could easily use this format. At the end of the book there is a 4 in a Row game that combines suffixes from all of the units. Suffix Strut Students draw cards with words to which suffixes can be added. Correct answers allow them to move along a path containing pitfalls which need to be avoided. Cards from all units can be com-bined for review. 6. Each unit has a quiz. 7. Answer Keys are provided for the Student Practice Exercises. These are not the only possible correct responses, but they are usually the most obvious. Any sentence is to be accepted that correctly uses the underlined word in the answer key sentence while conveying the meaning in the original sentence. 8. At the end of the book, there are combined review and assessment pages which deal with all of the units in the book. The Suffix Strut game can be used with shuffled cards from all of the units. The unit numbers can be removed from the cards if a higher level of difficulty is desired where students will have to decide unaided which suffix to use with the word. In that case, teachers will need to make additional copies of the card pages, white-out the numbers, and recopy before laminating the new cards.



Unit 1 abortive abrasive abusive accusative active adaptive addictive adhesive administrative adoptive affirmative aggressive alternative appreciative argumentative assertive attentive attractive authoritative automotive calmative captive coercive cognitive collaborative collective combative commemorative communicative comparative competitive compulsive conclusive congestive connective conservative constrictive constructive consultative contemplative contraceptive

convulsive cooperative corrective corroborative corrosive counterintuitive counterproductive creative cumulative curative deceptive decisive declarative decorative deductive defective defensive definitive degenerative deliberative delusive demonstrative derisive descriptive destructive detective digestive directive discriminative dismissive disruptive distinctive distributive divisive effective elective elusive evaluative evasive evocative excessive exclusive

executive exhaustive expansive expensive exploitive explosive expressive extensive hyperactive hypersensitive illuminative illusive illustrative imaginative imitative imperative impressive impulsive inactive inattentive inclusive inconclusive indecisive indicative ineffective informative innovative inoffensive insensitive instinctive instructive intensive interactive interpretive interrogative introspective intrusive intuitive invasive inventive investigative irresponsive

legislative manipulative meditative negative obsessive obstructive offensive oppressive overactive overprotective percussive permissive persuasive possessive predictive preservative presumptive preventative productive progressive prohibitive protective provocative punitive reactive recuperative redemptive reflective repressive reproductive repulsive responsive restorative restrictive secretive seductive selective sensitive speculative submissive supportive talkative

TARGET VOCABULARY FOR LET’S MOVE ON - BOOK 4



Unit 2 actorish amateurish babyish baldish bearish biggish bleakish blimpish blockish blondish bluish boggish bookish boorish boyish brattish brownish brutish buffoonish bullish cattish cheapish childish churlish clannish clayish clerkish cleverish cliquish cloddish clownish coldish coltish coolish coquettish cultish dampish darkish deafish devilish doggish dollish dovish dragonish dryish dullish dwarfish elfish English

faddish faintish fairish fattish feverish fiendish fiftyish Finnish flattish fogyish folklorish foolish fortyish freakish ghoulish girlish grayish greenish hawkish hellish hoggish impish Irish jadish jingoish kittenish largish latish lightish longish loudish mannish mulish newish oafish oddish ogreish oldish owlish palish peevish piggish pinkish pixyish plumpish poorish prankish priggish prudish punkish

puppyish purplish rawish reddish roguish roughish roundish Scottish selfish sheepish shortish shrewish sickish silverish sissyish sixtyish skittish slavish slobbish sluggish sluttish smallish snobbish softish squarish straightish strongish stylish Swedish tallish tannish thickish thinnish thirtyish thuggish ticklish toadish toughish Turkish vulturish warmish weakish wettish whitish wildish wimpish womanish wolfish yellowish youngish

Unit 3 academic acidic alcoholic algebraic allergic alphabetic amoebic anarchic anatomic anemic angelic anorexic antagonistic anthracitic aortic apathetic apologetic apostolic Arabic aristocratic arthritic artistic atheistic athletic atomic barbaric barometric basic biographic biologic caloric capitalistic carcinogenic catastrophic chaotic chauvinistic chronologic climatic comedic communistic conic cosmic cultic cyclic demonic despotic diabetic diagnostic diplomatic



dramatic dynastic economic ecstatic egotistic electric electronic encyclopedic energetic enthusiastic fatalistic formulaic gastronomic genetic geologic geometric germanic graphic gymnastic harmonic hedonistic heroic historic humanistic hygienic hypnotic hysteric idealistic idiomatic idiotic individualistic ironic journalistic legalistic lethargic leukemic linguistic majestic magnetic melodic mercuric metallic meteoric metric microbic microscopic monarchic monastic moronic mythic

narcissistic naturalistic neurotic nomadic nostalgic oceanic operatic optimistic pacifistic pancreatic panoramic parasitic pathogenic patriotic pedagogic perfectionistic periodic pessimistic phobic photographic pluralistic poetic pragmatic psychiatric realistic relativistic rhapsodic rheumatic rhythmic robotic romantic sadistic sarcastic satanic satiric scenic scientific skeptic sociopathic specific stereotypic strategic syllabic symbolic symmetric symphonic systemic tragic unrealistic volcanic

Unit 4 abdominal accidental acoustical acquittal additional adversarial alphabetical anatomical bacterial behavioral biblical biographical biological bridal brutal burial categorical central cerebral ceremonial choral chronological circumstantial classical clinical coastal colonial comical commercial communal conditional confidential confrontational constitutional contextual continental continual controversial conventional critical cultural custodial cynical delusional denominational departmental dermatological detrimental developmental

digital dimensional directional dysfunctional economical editorial educational egotistical electrical emotional essential eternal ethical exceptional experiential experimental facial factual familial fanatical fictional financial floral formal foundational frontal functional fungal generational geographical geological geometrical germicidal global governmental grammatical gravitational habitual herbal hexagonal hierachical historical hysterical industrial instinctual instructional intellectual intentional logical magical

marginal maternal matriarchal matrimonial mechanical musical nasal national natural naval normal occupational octagonal optical optional orchestral organizational original pentagonal personal phrasal political practical professional racial recreational regional relational remedial seasonal sectional sentimental sexual skeletal skeptical societal spinal spiritual statistical stoical structural suicidal supplemental symbolical traditional transitional tropical universal vertical vocational



Unit 5 abnormally abruptly absentmindedly absolutely accidentally accurately actively actually adequately adorably agreeably aimlessly alertly amazingly angelically angrily annoyingly annually anxiously alphabetically apparently approximately artificially badly beautifully blankly blindly blithely boldly bravely briefly brilliantly briskly busily calmly candidly carefully carelessly casually cautiously centrally certainly charmingly

cheaply cheerfully childishly civilly clearly cleverly closely clumsily coarsely coldly colorfully comfortably comically commonly comparably completely compulsively concisely conclusively confusedly consciously consequently conservatively considerately conspicuously constantly cordially correctly covertly creepily curiously daily defiantly dependably diagonally differently dimly dishonestly distinctly distractedly dutifully eagerly easily equally

exactly excitedly expertly extravagantly fearfully fiercely finally foolishly forcefully forgetfully fortunately frequently freshly furiously generally generously gently genuinely gracefully gradually greedily happily harmlessly hatefully helpfully helplessly heroically horribly hypocritically immediately impatiently individually jokingly joyfully loudly luckily magically manually masterfully meaningfully meanly militarily mistakenly mysteriously

naturally neatly needlessly nervously noisily normally patiently patriotically peacefully perfectly personally persuasively playfully politely possibly precisely predictably proudly quickly quietly rashly recently regularly respectfully restfully repeatedly rigorously rudely ruthlessly safely sadly selfishly seriously severely sincerely slowly softly sternly stubbornly successfully suddenly temporarily typically unusually



PARTS OF SPEECH NOUNS: Persons: boy, teacher, Mary, announcer Places: park, Mexico, classroom Things: book, money, car Ideas: justice, anger, weight Can be a gerund: Running is good for your health. PRONOUNS: Take the place of a noun. Personal: he, she, it, we, you, they, him, her, us, them, my, your, his, its, our, their Indefinite: someone, anyone, everyone, something, anything, everything Relative: that, which, who Interrogative: which, who, what ADJECTIVES: Modify a noun or a pronoun.

Answer: which one?, what kind?, how many?, belonging to whom? (this book, heavy winds, five apples, my coat) Can be a participle: the barking dog Adjective phrase: The girl in the red dress is tall. Articles: a, an, the ADVERBS: Answer: how? when? where? to what extent? (yelled loudly, yelled yesterday, yelled outside, almost yelled)

Modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb Adverb phrase: ran to the store

PREPOSITIONS: Connect a noun or pronoun to the rest of the sentence. A preposition is always followed by a noun or pronoun to form a prepositional phrase. It acts like an adjective or an adverb. (The girl in the blue dress went to the store.) VERBS: Show action or state of being. Tenses: Present, Past, Future (Simple, Progressive, Perfect, Progressive Perfect) Can be active or passive ( I hit the ball./ The ball was hit.) GERUNDS: verbs used as nouns (Running is good for you.) PARTICIPLES: verbs used as adjectives (Barking dogs are annoying.) INFINITIVE: the verb with ‘to’ used as a noun or modifier (I like to work.) CONJUNCTIONS: Words that join words, phrases, or clauses together. Coordinating conjunctions (and, or, but) join equal things. (I have a dog and a cat.) Subordinating conjunctions (because, until ) join unequal clauses. (I stayed until I finished.)



PR

EP

OS

ITIO

N

connects a noun or pronoun to some other

word in the sentence (in, on, at, to, from

, for, w

ith, under, over…)

CO

NJU

NC

TIO

N

joins words or groups of

words (and, but, or, because,

if, when, w

hile, after, until)

NO

UN

nam

es a person (teacher, m

other) place (school, park) thing (book, dress, car)

P

RO

NO

UN

takes the place of a noun (I, m

e, you, him, he, she, they,

them, w

e, us, someone, anyone,

everyone, everybody, anybody, anything, everything, nothing)

A

DJE

CT

IVE

describes a noun or pronoun answ

ers these questions: w

hich one? (this, that, her, his, our) w

hat kind? (leather, big, difficult) how

many? (several, m

any, four)

A

CT

ION

VE

RB

tells of an action (Joe ran.) an occurrence (It happened.) or existence (W

e live in York.) verbs can be put in different tenses, be m

ade negative, or used as infinities (to w

ork)

HE

LP

ING

VE

RB

helps the M

AIN

verb to be in a different tense, negative, or a question (do, does, did, is, am

, are, w

as, were, has, have, had, w

ill, w

ould, should, can, could, might,

must, m

ay)

L

INK

ING

VE

RB

links the subject to a noun or adjective in the predicate (is, am

, are, was,

were, has been, have been,

seem, look, taste, feel, becom

e, smell)

AD

VE

RB

describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb answ

ers these questions: w

hen? (John came yesterday.)

where? (H

e fell down.)

how? (H

e ran quickly.)

IN

TE

RJE

CT

ION

expresses em

otion (oops, w

ow, oh, ugh)



Suffix Strut Board Game

On the following page you will find the playing board for the Suffix Strut Board Game. The playing cards will be included with each unit. Copy (and laminate if desired) the game board and cards. Cut out each individual card. The cards will be shuffled and stacked face down in the center of the board as indicated. After completing Unit 1, teachers can either use just the cards for a particular unit, or combine the unit cards with all previous cards. The unit number is included on the card for ease of sorting after cards have been combined. If teachers don’t want the number showing on the card (although it will help students decide which suffix to use rather than force them to remember) they can make an extra copy of the cards, white out the numbers and then recopy before laminating and cutting.

Directions: Players race around the track by making words and/or sentences containing new words made from words on cards and a suffix. 1. Players roll a die. Even numbers move a player forward 2 spaces;

odd numbers move a player 1 space. If a player lands on a ‘Lose a Turn’ square, that turn ends (before drawing a card). Players that land on any other squares draw cards from the pile. They make new words with suffixes and spell the new words and/or use them in sentences. [(digest) ‘d-i-g-e-s-t-i-v-e The stomach is a digestive organ.’]

2. A player can move one space for a correct spelling, and another

space for a correct sentence. 3. The first player to reach the finish line wins.



STA

RT

FINISH

LINE

Forgot to drop vow

el: faceial instead

of facial Lose a turn.

Move forw

ard three spaces.

Welcom

e H

ome!

Su

ffix Stru

t

C

ards

W

rong suffix! attractal

instead of attractive

Lose a turn.

Wrong suffix!

childic instead of childish

Lose a turn.

M

ove back three spaces.

Spelled w

rong! talkive

instead of talkative

Lose a turn.

W

rong spelling: decidive

instead of decisive

Lose a turn.

Move back

three spaces.

-al

-ly

-ive

-ish

-ic


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Unit 1: – ive Alternate Activating Strategy Laminate and cut out the following words. Have pairs or small groups of students try to find corresponding pairs of words and discuss how the addition of a suffix or prefix impacts the meaning of the root word. Have pairs or groups share their conclusions with the entire class.

abuse abusive act active

addict addictive affirm affirmative

appreciate appreciative assert assertive

attract attractive coerce coercive

conclude conclusive connect connective

disrupt disruptive dismiss dismissive

evade evasive divide divisive

elude elusive excess excessive

exclude exclusive illustrate illustrative

impulse impulsive inform informative

include inclusive intrude intrusive

invade invasive negate negative

offense offensive oppress oppressive



Unit 1: -ive -ive a suffix that means ‘of, relating to, belonging to, having the nature or quality of, tending to.’ The new word is usually an adjective. Separate the root word from the suffix in the following words and give a brief definition, which can include the root word. If you are unsure of the root word’s spelling, check a dictionary.* aggressive- __(aggression -ion + ive tending toward aggression ) ______________

abusive- ____________________________________________________________

active- ______________________________________________________________

addictive- ___________________________________________________________

appreciative- _________________________________________________________

attractive- ___________________________________________________________

compulsive- _________________________________________________________

creative- ____________________________________________________________

decisive- ____________________________________________________________

descriptive- __________________________________________________________

offensive- ___________________________________________________________

oppressive- __________________________________________________________

defensive- ___________________________________________________________

selective- ___________________________________________________________

secretive- ___________________________________________________________

*Note: You may need to remove a significant portion of the word before adding the ‘ive’ ending (automobile-automotive/ cognition-cognitive). You may also have to add extra letters. (authority-authoritative/ talk-talkative) Sometimes ending letters need to be changed (decide-decisive/ describe-descriptive).

-ive



abortive abrasive abusive accusative active adaptive addictive adhesive administrative adoptive affirmative aggressive alternative appreciative argumentative assertive attentive attractive authoritative automotive calmative captive coercive cognitive collaborative collective combative commemorative communicative comparative competitive compulsive conclusive congestive connective conservative constrictive constructive consultative contemplative contraceptive convulsive cooperative corrective corroborative

corrosive counterintuitive counterproductive creative cumulative curative deceptive decisive declarative decorative deductive defective defensive definitive degenerative deliberative delusive demonstrative derisive descriptive destructive detective digestive directive discriminative dismissive disruptive distinctive distributive divisive effective elective elusive evaluative evasive evocative excessive exclusive executive exhaustive expansive expensive exploitive explosive expressive

extensive festive hyperactive hypersensitive illuminative illusive illustrative imaginative imitative imperative impressive impulsive inactive inattentive inclusive inconclusive indecisive indicative ineffective informative innovative inoffensive insensitive instinctive instructive intensive interactive interpretive interrogative introspective intrusive intuitive invasive inventive investigative irresponsive legislative manipulative meditative negative obsessive obstructive offensive oppressive overactive

overprotective percussive permissive persuasive possessive predictive preservative presumptive preventative productive progressive prohibitive protective provocative punitive recuperative redemptive reflective reflexive reformative representative repressive reproductive repulsive responsive restorative restrictive secretive seductive selective sensitive speculative submissive suggestive supportive suppressive talkative

Common Words with the –ive Suffix -ive

Note: Words that end in ‘d’ or ‘de’ often undergo a change (d to s) before adding ‘-ive’ (conclude-conclusive/ corrode-corrosive/ decide-decisive/ defend-defensive/ delude-delusive/ deride-derisive/ divide-divisive/ elude-elusive/ evade-evasive/ exclude-exclusive/ expand-expansive/ explode-explosive/ extend-extensive/ include-inclusive/ intrude-intrusive/ invade-invasive/ offend-offensive/ persuade-persuasive/ respond-responsive).



Word Bank: offend overprotect percussion permit persuade possess

preserve prevent produce prohibit protect punish represent

repress repulse restore select sense submit support

Unit 1 – Practice 1A Cloze Activity Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word from the word bank and adding the Unit 1 Suffix. 1. Children who are allowed to do whatever they want have ________________________________________ parents.

2. Dad changed his mind because of my _______________________________________________ reasons.

3. Long ago, salt was used as a _________________________________________________________ for meat.

4. Parents who are afraid to let their children go anywhere are ____________________________________________.

5. Some universities are so ____________________________________ that only 15% of the applicants are accepted.

6. People with _______________________________________ skin usually can’t wear wool shirts or sweaters.

7. Drums, cymbals, and gongs are examples of ___________________________________________ instruments.

8. Many people don’t want a____________________________ spouse who never wants them to spend time with anyone else.

9. Many children think that liver is _______________________________________ and refuse to eat it.

10. People claim that certain springs have _____________________________ power so sick people go there to be cured.

11. If the cost of a solar-powered car is ______________________________________, only the very rich will buy one.

12. Most cars come with a _____________________________________ coating that helps prevent chips and scratches.

13. Some teachers use ________________________________________ measures, like detention, to improve students’ behavior.

14. In a democracy, people elect ________________________________________ to govern, provide for, and protect the citizens.

15. The boy’s parents were ______________________________ of his decision to attend college and took him to visit the campus.

16. The students spent a _________________________________ hour in the library collecting valuable information for their reports.

17. Exercise and a healthy diet are ____________________________________ measures one can take to avoid illness.

18. When skunks are threatened, they give off a/an ____________________________________ odor.

19. Citizens have very little personal freedom in a society with a __________________________________ form of government.

20. Pets that readily obey their masters are ____________________________________________.

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Unit 1 – Practice 1B Rewrite the following sentences changing the underlined word using the Unit 1 Suffix. Grammar note: Adjectives are found primarily in one of two locations in the sentence. They can occur after a linking verb. (The sweater was expensive.) They can also occur directly before the noun they modify. (I bought the expensive sweater.) 1. The president sounded like an authority. ___(The president was authoritative.)______________

2. The evidence helped us conclude the case. _________________________________________

3. That store has supplies for automobiles. ____________________________________________

4. The course compared religions.___________________________________________________

5. The criticism helped us construct improvements. _____________________________________

6. He was asked to provide a role as a consultant. ______________________________________

7. Fresh air and exercise often cure. _________________________________________________

8. Her comments showed insensitivity. _______________________________________________

9. The tactics were used to evade the enemy.__________________________________________

10. The paragraph described everything. ______________________________________________

11. The patient suffered problems with digestion.________________________________________

12. Some chemicals corrode. _______________________________________________________

13. Artists love to create.___________________________________________________________

14. The results were not definite. ____________________________________________________

15. These chairs have defects. _____________________________________________________

16. The storm caused destruction. ___________________________________________________

17. Her debts showed excess. ______________________________________________________

18. That sentence declares. ________________________________________________________

19. Segregation discriminates. ______________________________________________________

20. The scores deceive. ___________________________________________________________

21. She often contemplates. ________________________________________________________

22. His success impressed everyone._________________________________________________

23. Tia paid attention. _____________________________________________________________

24. The surface caused abrasion.____________________________________________________

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Unit 1 – Practice 1C Rewrite the following sentences changing the appropriate word using the Unit 1 Suffix. 1. The president is in the branch that executes the law._(The president is in the executive branch.)

2. Dreams for a better world can be illusions.___________________________________________

3. Some members show inaction.____________________________________________________

4. Some groups try to include everyone. ______________________________________________

5. Her teaching methods showed innovation. ___________________________________________

6. Jan is often consumed by introspection._____________________________________________

7. The buttons were only to decorate._________________________________________________

8. Sam’s presence was an invasion of privacy. _________________________________________

9. The reporter engaged in an investigation. ___________________________________________

10. The drugs are for contraception. __________________________________________________

11. The car caused a lot of expense.__________________________________________________

12. The suggestions instructed everyone. ______________________________________________

13. Her comments tried to defend.____________________________________________________

14. George always divides people. ___________________________________________________

15. His questions intruded. _________________________________________________________

16. The sentence interrogates. ______________________________________________________

17. That style shows distinction. _____________________________________________________

18. This poem is like a meditation.____________________________________________________

19. Our training was intense. ________________________________________________________

20. Jack’s reasons persuaded people. ________________________________________________

21. That article informed everyone. ___________________________________________________

22. That group excludes others. _____________________________________________________

23. The attempts had to be aborted. __________________________________________________

24. We have alternate plans. ________________________________________________________

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Word Bank: (counter) intuit correct corroborate corrode cumulate deceive

decorate deduce defect defend degenerate demonstrate destroy

digest disrupt effect evade evoke exceed exclude

Unit 1 – Practice 2A Cloze Activity Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word from the word bank and adding the Unit 1 Suffix. 1. We took the _____________________________________ radio back to the store for a refund, because it didn’t work.

2. The pills were quite ________________________________________ because within 20 minutes, the pain was gone.

3. Spies who don’t want to be followed use ______________________________________ techniques to avoid being seen.

4. Hurricanes, tornados, and flood are extremely _______________________________________ to life and property.

5. Many drugs for cancer can cause _____________________________________________ distress such as nausea.

6. The appearance of the house was ____________________________________, because it was much bigger than it looked.

7. Changing clothes every hour is ___________________________________________ if you aren’t a fashion model!

8. ‘This, that, these, and those’ are called _____________________________________ pronouns. They point out specific objects.

9. Some buttons on clothing are purely __________________________________________ and serve no practical function.

10. The student who failed the test got very _____________________________________, blaming the teacher and the school.

11. A club or organization that only accepts highly qualified individuals is ________________________________________.

12. Movie directors often use _________________________________________ music to heighten the mood they want to create.

13. Final exams are usually _______________________________________________, covering information from the entire course.

14. Salt and acid are both highly ______________________________________________ to metal objects.

15. People who can’t see clearly can wear _________________________________________ lenses to improve their vision.

16. The second witness to the crime gave _____________________________________ testimony to confirm the other account.

17. When a car is sliding out of control over an ice patch, steering in the direction of the slide is _____________________________.

18. Arthritis is a ________________________________________ disease that impairs the joints and connective tissue of its victims.

19. Teachers often send ________________________________ students to the office so that the class can continue their activities.

20. To reach a conclusion by reasoning is called __________________________________ thinking. Police use this to solve crimes.

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Unit 1 – Practice 2B Rewrite the following sentences changing the underlined word using the Unit 1 Suffix. 1. The protestors disrupted the meeting. ______________________________________________

2. The information extended far. ____________________________________________________

3. Burping loudly repulses people. ___________________________________________________

4. It was a decision from the legislature. _____________________________________________

5. The high cost prohibits people from traveling. ________________________________________

6. Her answers always negate other opinions.__________________________________________

7. Howard’s efforts obstructed the investigation. ________________________________________

8. Dr. White’s recommendations restricted Dad. ________________________________________

9. The governor responded to our requests. ___________________________________________

10. Her movements were like convulsions._____________________________________________

11. Some parents permit too much. __________________________________________________

12. She made a statement of corroboration. ___________________________________________

13. Tim manipulates people. ________________________________________________________

14. This game involves interaction.___________________________________________________

15. Dad always supported us._______________________________________________________

16. Mary has secrets. _____________________________________________________________

17. She acts on impulse.___________________________________________________________

18. The reasoning was by deduction. _________________________________________________

19. The grades were cumulating. ____________________________________________________

20. Jack appreciated the gift. _______________________________________________________

21. Mary always cooperates. _______________________________________________________

22. Her behavior comes from compulsions. ____________________________________________

23. Alberto loves to compete. _______________________________________________________

24. The dancer had an audience that she captivated. ____________________________________

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Unit 1 – Practice 2C Rewrite the following sentences changing the appropriate word using the Unit 1 Suffix. 1. Students should not display inattention. _____________________________________________

2. Leaders shouldn’t coerce.________________________________________________________

3. The look on her face derided people. _______________________________________________

4. Some breeds of dogs are known for aggression. ______________________________________

5. The leader’s policies oppressed the people.__________________________________________

6. Leaders must decide. ___________________________________________________________

7. The solution came from collaboration. ______________________________________________

8. Leaders must know how to assert their views. ________________________________________

9. The theory is about cognition._____________________________________________________

10. Trudy’s behavior reveals obsession. _______________________________________________

11. Their reactions were from instinct. _________________________________________________

12. We met the parents who adopted the baby. _________________________________________

13. Some drugs can produce addicts. ________________________________________________

14. Most of the votes affirmed the plan. _______________________________________________

15. Her speech dismissed everyone.__________________________________________________

16. Those tight clothes constrict. _____________________________________________________

17. He acts like he’s in combat. ______________________________________________________

18. He doesn’t communicate much.___________________________________________________

19. Some procedures prevent illness. _________________________________________________

20. The exercises were adapted to individuals.__________________________________________

21. Soft music can calm people. _____________________________________________________

22. Her reactions were by intuition. ___________________________________________________

23. Rafael protected his sister. ______________________________________________________

24. He likes to talk a lot.____________________________________________________________

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Word Bank: (hyper) act (in) attend (in) effect (in) offend (ir) respond expend

extend feast illusion imagination impulse include indicate

inform instinct interrogate introspection invade investigate

manipulate

Unit 1 – Practice 3A Cloze Activity Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word from the word bank and adding the Unit 1 Suffix. 1. Some authors write ____________________________________ books about mythical creatures like dragons and elves.

2. Day of the Dead is a ____________________________________ holiday celebrated in Mexico despite its ominous name.

3. A person who does things on the spur of the moment is ______________________________________________.

4. Traffic controllers can’t be ____________________________ because thousands of lives are depending on their alert guidance.

5. The newspaper article was quite __________________________, giving all the pertinent information about the upcoming event.

6. Exclamatory sentences express strong emotion, but ___________________________________ sentences ask questions.

7. People who scheme to control the actions of others are ______________________________________________.

8. Cataract surgery is ____________________________________, but prescribing glasses is an external correction.

9. There are medications to calm _____________________________________________ children.

10. Self-preservation doesn’t need to be taught because it is ________________________________________.

11. A group that allows anyone to join is ______________________________________________.

12. A comment that doesn’t hurt anyone’s feelings is ______________________________________________.

13. The earplugs were _________________________________________ because I could still hear the noise from the other room.

14. After being severely burned, the patient needed ____________________________ plastic surgery to replace the damaged skin.

15. For some people happiness is _____________________________________. Nothing makes them happy.

16. A person who examines his own thoughts and feelings is ___________________________________.

17. The ____________________________________ reporter discovered corruption at city hall.

18. The patient was in a coma and was ______________________________________ to light, touch, or sound.

19. Yawning is usually ______________________________________________ of the need for sleep.

20. Diamonds are more _____________________________________ than cubic zirconia , but they look fairly similar.

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Unit 1 – Practice 3B Rewrite the following sentences changing the underlined word using the Unit 1 Suffix. 1. Parents should never abuse children. ______________________________________________

2. Those remarks accused people.___________________________________________________

3. Young children are usually full of action. ____________________________________________

4. The decisions were for administrators.______________________________________________

5. Those boys love arguments. _____________________________________________________

6. These clothes attract viewers. ____________________________________________________

7. Joe had problems with congestion. ________________________________________________

8. Leaders can’t display indecision. __________________________________________________

9. Some speech offends other people. ________________________________________________

10. The factory workers produced a lot. ________________________________________________

11. Bill’s statement provoked many people. _____________________________________________

12. Harvard selects very few students. _________________________________________________

13. The measures were meant to correct. ______________________________________________

14. Her condition was degenerating. __________________________________________________

15. She usually demonstrates her feelings. _____________________________________________

16. The judge deliberates frequently. __________________________________________________

17. The strategy was meant to delude. _________________________________________________

18. The plan had a good effect. ______________________________________________________

19. The music evoked emotion. __________________________________________________

20. It was a report that evaluated. ____________________________________________________

21. The solution eluded us. _________________________________________________________

22. The discussion contained imagination. _____________________________________________

23. The situation illustrated life. ______________________________________________________

24. She expresses herself frequently. ________________________________________________

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Unit 1 – Practice 3C Rewrite the following sentences changing the appropriate word using the Unit 1 Suffix. 1. Her singing imitates others’ styles.________________________________________________

2. It was a dance that interpreted a theme. ___________________________________________

3. Some parents overprotect their children. ___________________________________________

4. She tries to possess her friends. _________________________________________________

5. Salt is an ingredient that preserves._______________________________________________

6. Our ideas promote progress. ____________________________________________________

7. The mother hen protected her chicks. _____________________________________________

8. The teacher punished the children. _______________________________________________

9. Some suffering can redeem. ____________________________________________________

10. Ana needs time to recuperate. __________________________________________________

11. Prisons should help people reform._______________________________________________

12. Luis was in a mood to reflect. ___________________________________________________

13. Ovaries are organs that deal with reproduction. _____________________________________

14. Sleep can restore you. ________________________________________________________

15. The dictator repressed his citizens._______________________________________________

16. Blinking is a movement of the reflexes.____________________________________________

17. The smell repulsed me.________________________________________________________

18. Tia is a person with sensitivity. __________________________________________________

19. He emotionally supports his wife. ________________________________________________

20. The test results predict success._________________________________________________

21. Her ideas were more like speculation. ____________________________________________

22. Some drugs suppress body functions. ____________________________________________

23. The results suggest a different cause. ____________________________________________

24. Some animals submit readily. ___________________________________________________

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Unit 1 – Practice 4A Cloze Activity Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word from the word bank and adding the Unit 1 Suffix. 1. People who sit around all day are not as healthy as people who are _______________________________________.

2. Cigarettes and alcohol can be highly ____________________________________ so that a person is unable to stop using them.

3. Most men would like to be _________________________________, but there are some who don’t care about their appearance.

4. It’s not fun to be around _____________________________________________ people because they are always picking fights.

5. People should value __________________________________________________ criticism because it will help them improve.

6. A/an _________________________________________ person might unnecessarily wash his/her hands several times an hour.

7. Teammates need to cooperate with each other during a game instead of being _______________________________________.

8. The project was the ______________________________________________ effort of several different but related agencies.

9. Mom used paper and _______________________________________ tape to wrap the birthday gift and then tied a colorful bow.

10. The committee needed __________________________________ plans if the weather was bad on the day of the outdoor picnic.

11. There are government agencies authorized to remove children from homes where the parents are _______________________.

12. Falling on a/an _______________________________________________ surface will damage unprotected skin.

13. People who travel to Europe can buy _______________________________ devices that allow their appliances to use electricity.

14. After the lengthy applause, the band played an encore for the ______________________________________ audience.

15. Dictators often use _______________________________________ methods to get citizens to comply to their orders.

16. The ____________________________________________ industry is researching alternate sources of fuel for their cars.

17. The student took a course in ______________________________________ religions to learn about Buddhism and Hinduism.

18. Since our attendance was required, the speaker had a ___________________________________________ audience.

19. Humming and patting the child gently on the back had a _____________________________________ effect.

20. They couldn’t conceive children so they became ________________________________ parents.

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Word Bank: abrasion abuse act adapt addict

adopt

alternate appreciate argument attract automobile calm capture coerce

collaborate compare compete compulsion

construct



Unit 1 – Practice 4B Rewrite the following sentences changing the underlined word using the Unit 1 Suffix. 1. The tactics were meant to coerce. __________________________________________________________

2. It was a project done through collaboration.________________________________________

3. Belligerent people often combat others.___________________________________________

4. It was a plate that commemorated the war. ________________________________________

5. The bandage constricted her arm. _______________________________________________

6. It is a device of contraception. __________________________________________________

7. Our teacher makes decisions easily. _____________________________________________

8. The ribbons were only for decoration. ____________________________________________

9. His role was to defend the goal line. _____________________________________________

10. His comments derided the crowd._______________________________________________

11. Her attitude dismissed others’ opinions. __________________________________________

12. His signature shows distinction. ________________________________________________

13. The speech tended to divide people. ____________________________________________

14. That restaurant excludes many people. __________________________________________

15. The managers exploited the workers. ____________________________________________

16. The newspaper article gave information. _________________________________________

17. The new car showed much innovation.___________________________________________

18. Her decision came by instinct. _________________________________________________

19. The directions instructed us. ___________________________________________________

20. Grandpa was in a mood of introspection._________________________________________

21. The procedure invaded her abdomen. ___________________________________________

22. The song was like a meditation. ________________________________________________

23. The advertisement persuaded us._______________________________________________

24. The exercises prevented further weakening. ______________________________________

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Unit 1 – Practice 4C Rewrite the following sentences changing the appropriate word using the Unit 1 Suffix. 1. The cleanser caused abrasion. _________________________________________________

2. It was tape that adhered to paper. _______________________________________________

3. Our guests appreciated the meal. _______________________________________________

4. The audience paid attention. ___________________________________________________

5. The presentation had authority. _________________________________________________

6. We need the department for automobiles. _________________________________________

7. It was a paper that compared two authors. ________________________________________

8. The man is a gambler with compulsions. __________________________________________

9. Juan is an athlete who competes. _______________________________________________

10. The test results reached a conclusion. ___________________________________________

11. His sobs were like convulsions. ________________________________________________

12. It was an activity that needed cooperation. ________________________________________

13. The search exhausted all possibilities. ___________________________________________

14. Her purchases were in excess. _________________________________________________

15. The fugitive evaded capture.___________________________________________________

16. The fire drill disrupted class. ___________________________________________________

17. The stomach makes juices that digest. ___________________________________________

18. The tornado caused destruction.________________________________________________

19. The article described the event. ________________________________________________

20. The fan had defects. _________________________________________________________

21. It was a tonic that cured ailments._______________________________________________

22. Lisa has a mind that creates. __________________________________________________

23. Acids corrode metals. ________________________________________________________

24. She’s a shopper with impulses._________________________________________________

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Unit 1 Quiz Rewrite the following sentences changing the appropriate word using the Unit 1 Suffix. 1. Fresh air and exercise often cure. _________________________________________________

2. Her comments showed insensitivity. _______________________________________________

3. The tactics were used to evade the enemy. _________________________________________

4. This poem is like a meditation.____________________________________________________

5. Our training was intense. ________________________________________________________

6. Jack’s reasons persuaded other people. ____________________________________________

7. Her movements were like convulsions. _____________________________________________

8. Some parents permit too much. ___________________________________________________

9. She made a statement of corroboration. ____________________________________________

10. Her speech dismissed everyone. _________________________________________________

11. Those tight clothes constrict._____________________________________________________

12. He seems like he’s in combat. ___________________________________________________

13. Leaders can’t display indecision. __________________________________________________

14. Some speech offends other people. ________________________________________________

15. The factory workers produced a lot. ________________________________________________

16. She tries to possess her friends.__________________________________________________

17. Salt is an ingredient that preserves. _______________________________________________

18. Our ideas promote progress. ____________________________________________________

19. It was a plate that commemorated the war. _________________________________________

20. The speech tended to divide people. ______________________________________________

21. The newspaper article gave information. ___________________________________________

22. Our guests appreciated the meal. _________________________________________________

23. The audience paid attention._____________________________________________________

24. The presentation had authority. __________________________________________________

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Unit 1 Quiz Answer Key 1. Fresh air and exercise are curative.

2. Her comments were insensitive.

3. The tactics were evasive.

4. The poem is meditative.

5. Our training was intensive.

6. Jack’s reasons were persuasive.

7. Her movements were convulsive.

8. Some parents are too permissive.

9. She made a corroborative statement.

10. Her speech was dismissive.

11. Those tight clothes are constrictive.

12. He seems combative.

13. Leaders can’t be indecisive.

14. Some speech is offensive.

15. The factory workers were productive.

16. She is possessive.

17. Salt is a preservative ingredient.

18. Our ideas are progressive.

19. It was a commemorative plate.

20. The speech was divisive.

21. The newspaper article was informative.

22. Our guests were appreciative.

23. The audience was attentive.

24. The presentation was authoritative.

Any sentence is acceptable that accurately conveys the meaning of the original sentence using the underlined word.



1B 1. The president was authoritative.

2. The evidence was conclusive.

3. That store has automotive supplies.

4. The course was (about) comparative religions.

5. The criticism was constructive.

6. He provided a consultative role.

7. Fresh air and exercise are curative.

8. Her comments were insensitive.

9. The tactics were evasive.

10. The paragraph was descriptive.

11. The patient suffered from digestive problems.

12. Some chemicals are corrosive.

13. Artists are creative.

14. The results weren’t definitive.

15. These chairs are defective.

16. The storm was destructive.

17. Her debts were excessive.

18. That sentence is declarative.

19. Segregation is discriminative.

20. The scores are deceptive.

21. She is contemplative.

22. His success was impressive.

23. Tia was attentive.

24. The surface was abrasive.

1C 1. The president is in the executive branch.

2. Dreams for a better world can be illusive.

3. Some members are inactive.

4. Some groups are inclusive.

5. Her teaching methods were innovative.

6. Jan is often introspective.

7. The buttons were decorative.

8. Sam’s presence was invasive.

9. He/She was an investigative reporter.

10. The drugs are contraceptive.

11. The car was expensive.

12. The suggestions were instructive.

13. Her comments were defensive.

14. George is divisive.

15. His questions were intrusive.

16. The sentence is interrogative.

17. That style is distinctive.

18. This poem is meditative.

19. Our training was intensive.

20. Jack’s reasons were persuasive.

21. That article was informative.

22. That group is exclusive.

23. The attempts were abortive.

24. We have alternative plans.

Any sentence is acceptable that accurately conveys the meaning of the original sentence using the underlined word. Unit 1 – 1 Answer Key

1A Cloze 1. permissive

2. persuasive

3. preservative

4. overprotective

5. selective

6. sensitive

7. percussive

8. possessive

9. repulsive

10. restorative

11. prohibitive

12. protective

13. punitive

14. representatives

15. supportive

16. productive

17. preventative

18. an offensive

19. repressive

20. submissive



2B 1. The protestors were disruptive.

2. The information was extensive.

3. Burping loudly is repulsive.

4. It was a legislative decision.

5. The high cost of travel is prohibitive.

6. Her answers are always negative.

7. Howard’s efforts were obstructive.

8. Dr. White’s recommendations were restrictive.

9. The governor was responsive.

10. Her movements were convulsive.

11. Some parents are too permissive.

12. She made a corroborative statement.

13. Tim is manipulative.

14. This game is interactive.

15. Dad was always supportive.

16. Mary is secretive.

17. She is impulsive.

18. The reasoning was deductive.

19. The grades were cumulative.

20. Jack was appreciative.

21. Mary is always cooperative.

22. Her behavior is compulsive.

23. Alberto is competitive.

24. The dancer had a captive audience.

2C 1. Students shouldn’t be inattentive.

2. Leaders shouldn’t be coercive.

3. The look on her face was derisive.

4. Some breeds of dogs are aggressive.

5. His policies were oppressive.

6. Leaders must be decisive.

7. The solution was collaborative.

8. Leaders must be assertive.

9. The theory is cognitive.

10. Trudy’s behavior is obsessive.

11. Their reactions were instinctive.

12. We met the adoptive parents.

13. Some drugs are addictive.

14. Most of the votes were affirmative.

15. Her speech was dismissive.

16. Those tight clothes are constrictive.

17. He acts combative.

18. He isn’t very communicative.

19. Some procedures are preventative.

20. The exercises were adaptive.

21. Soft music can be calmative.

22. Her reactions were intuitive.

23. Rafael was protective.

24. He is talkative.

Unit 1 – 2 Answer Key Any sentence is acceptable that accurately conveys the meaning of the original sentence using the underlined word.

2A Cloze 1. defective

2. effective

3. evasive

4. destructive

5. digestive

6. deceptive

7. excessive

8. demonstrative

9. decorative

10. defensive

11. exclusive

12. evocative

13. cumulative

14. corrosive

15. corrective

16. corroborative

17. counterintuitive

18. degenerative

19. disruptive

20. deductive



Unit 1 – 3 Answer Key

3B 1. Parents shouldn’t be abusive.

2. Those remarks were accusative.

3. Young children are usually active.

4. The decisions were administrative.

5. Those boys are argumentative.

6. These clothes are attractive.

7. Joe had congestive problems.

8. Leaders can’t be indecisive.

9. Some speech is offensive.

10. The factory workers were productive.

11. Bill’s statement was provocative.

12. Harvard is selective.

13. The measures were corrective.

14. She had a degenerative condition.

15. She is usually demonstrative.

16. The judge is deliberative.

17. The strategy was delusive.

18. The plan was effective.

19. The music was evocative.

20. It was an evaluative report.

21. The solution was elusive.

22. The discussion was imaginative.

23. The situation was illustrative.

24. She is expressive.

3C 1. Her singing style is imitative.

2. It was an interpretive dance.

3. Some parents are overprotective.

4. She is possessive.

5. Salt is a preservative ingredient.

6. Our ideas are progressive.

7. The mother hen was protective.

8. The teacher was punitive.

9. Some suffering can be redemptive.

10. Ana needs recuperative time.

11. Prisons should be reformative.

12. Luis was in a reflective mood.

13. Ovaries are reproductive organs.

14. Sleep can be restorative.

15. The dictator was repressive.

16. Blinking is a reflexive movement.

17. The smell was repulsive.

18. Tia is a sensitive person.

19. He is supportive of his wife.

20. The test results are predictive.

21. Her ideas are speculative.

22. Some drugs are suppressive.

23. The results are suggestive.

24. Some animals are submissive.

Any sentence is acceptable that accurately conveys the meaning of the original sentence using the underlined word.

3A Cloze 1. imaginative

2. festive

3. impulsive

4. inattentive

5. informative

6. interrogative

7. manipulative

8. invasive

9. hyperactive

10. instinctive

11. inclusive

12. inoffensive

13. ineffective

14. extensive

15. illusive

16. introspective

17. investigative

18. irresponsive

19. indicative

20. expensive



4B 1. The tactics were coercive.

2. It was a collaborative project.

3. Belligerent people are combative.

4. It was a commemorative plate.

5. The bandage was constrictive.

6. It is a contraceptive device.

7. Our teacher is decisive.

8. The ribbons were decorative.

9. He had a defensive role.

10. His comments were derisive.

11. Her attitude was dismissive.

12. His signature is distinctive.

13. The speech was divisive.

14. The restaurant is exclusive.

15. The managers were exploitive.

16. The newspaper article was informative.

17. The new car was innovative.

18. Her decision was instinctive.

19. The directions were instructive.

20. Grandpa was in an introspective mood.

21. The procedure was invasive.

22. The song was meditative.

23. The advertisement was persuasive.

24. The exercises were preventative.

4C 1. The cleanser was abrasive.

2. It was adhesive tape.

3. Our guests were appreciative.

4. The audience was attentive.

5. The presentation was authoritative.

6. We need the automotive department.

7. It was a comparative paper.

8. The man is a compulsive gambler.

9. Juan is a competitive athlete.

10. The test results were conclusive.

11. His sobs were convulsive.

12. It was a cooperative activity.

13. The search was exhaustive.

14. Her purchases were excessive.

15. The fugitive was evasive.

16. The fire drill was disruptive.

17. The stomach makes digestive juices.

18. The tornado was destructive.

19. The article was descriptive.

20. The fan was defective.

21. It was a curative tonic.

22. Lisa has a creative mind.

23. Acids are corrosive.

24. She is an impulsive shopper.

Any sentence is acceptable that accurately conveys the meaning of the original sentence using the underlined word. Unit 1 – 4 Answer Key

4A Cloze 1. active

2. addictive

3. attractive

4. argumentative

5. constructive

6. A compulsive

7. competitive

8. collaborative

9. adhesive

10. alternative

11. abusive

12. an abrasive

13. adaptive

14. appreciative

15. coercive

16. automotive

17. comparative

18. captive

19. calmative

20. adoptive



Four in a Row -ive Students attempt to place four consecutive markers in any direction on the board by giving correct sentences using the words given WITH a Unit 1 Suffix. (OR, they can also be asked to spell the word, or spell AND give a sentence.) Other players attempt to block opponents by placing their markers on spaces needed by opponents. Players get one chance every turn to spell and/or give a sentence for any unused word on the board. If the sentence is correct, they can place their marker there.

abuse decorate deduct defect defense definite act

adapt deliberate

accuse

demonstrate digest direct addict

adopt dismiss disrupt distinct distribute excess alternate

elude evade exclude appreciate divide execute assert

attract extend execute exhaust delight expense coerce

collect extend impress cooperate conclude decide combat

connect effect support speculate select secret impulse

create restrict respond product possess obsess imagine



abuse (4-1) act (4-1)

addict (4-1)

appreciate (4-1)

attract (4-1) create (4-1)

decide (4-1) decorate (4-1)

digest (4-1)

disrupt (4-1) divide (4-1)

elude (4-1)

CARDS FOR SUFFIX STRUT BOARD GAME



support (4-1) select (4-1)

secret (4-1)

restrict (4-1) repulse (4-1)

persuade (4-1)

possess (4-1) oppress (4-1)

invade (4-1)

instinct (4-1) intense (4-1)

offense (4-1)




affirm (4-1)

assert (4-1) coerce (4-1)

combat (4-1)

compare (4-1)

cooperate (4-1)

corrode (4-1) exclude (4-1)

explode (4-1)

impress (4-1)

protect (4-1) respond (4-1)




Suffix Dominos Copy and laminate this page. Cut once down the center along the dotted line. Cut each horizontal row in the middle of the white dividing stripes. These pieces become “dominos” with a paired ending and beginning for a word made with the suffix. Students can begin with 5 dominos and take turns constructing some sort of shape (circle, rectangle, house, car) by forming correctly spelled words. At first they can be allowed to view the page with all of the words formed with the suffix. e ive respond d sive abuse

e ive act ive adapt

ive decide de sive addict

ive alternate e ive defect

ive appreciate e ive coerce

e ive adopt ive attract

ive contemplate e ive constrict

ive collect ive conclude

de sive cooperate e ive corrode

de sive create e ive impulse

e ive evade de sive impress

ive extend d sive exhaust

ive expense e ive excess

ive disrupt ive digest

ive divide de sive defense

e ive instinct ive intense

e ive offense e ive persuade

de sive opress ive obstruct

ive instruct ive demonstrate

Let's Move On Book Four - Use Suffixes To Expand Vocabulary

Documents

audience paid

tight clothes

ideas promote

factory workers

alternate

comments showed

define common

tight clothes