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Name: ____________________________
Latin Suffixes: -ment
The Latin suffix -ment changes many words from verbs into nouns.
Example: Advertise (verb)
Advertisement (noun)
Directions: Change the given word into a noun by adding the Latin suffix -ment. Then use
the new word in a sentence.
1.
The word amuse is a verb. It means “to entertain or humor.”
Add the suffix -ment to make it a noun: _________________________________________
Now use the new word in a sentence:
________________________________________________________________________________
2.
The word attach is a verb. It means “to join together.”
Add the suffix -ment to make it a noun: _________________________________________
Now use the new word in a sentence:
________________________________________________________________________________
3.
The word pay is a verb. It means “to give money that is due for goods or services.”
Add the suffix -ment to make it a noun: __________________________________________
Now use the new word in a sentence:
_________________________________________________________________________________
4.
The word ship is a verb. It means “to transport goods or people.”
Add the suffix -ment to make it a noun: __________________________________________
Now use the new word in a sentence:
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