Adjective-Forming Suffixes
IELTS with Mujahid · Beginner practice
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What is a suffix? A suffix is a small part added to the end of a word. An adjective-forming suffix changes a noun or a verb into an adjective (a describing word). The spelling can change a little (beauty → beautiful, create → creative).
Noun → adjective
help → helpfulNoun → adjective
danger → dangerousVerb → adjective
create → creative
help → helpfulNoun → adjective
danger → dangerousVerb → adjective
create → creative
-fulFull of (noun → adjective)
-lessWithout (the opposite of -ful)
-able / -ibleCan be done
-alConnected with
-ousHaving a quality
-iveTending to do something
-ic / -icalConnected with a subject
-yFull of / like (often everyday words)
-ent / -antShowing a state or quality
💡 IELTS tip: A common mistake is using a noun instead of an adjective. ❌ a success woman, an environment problem, a danger road → ✅ a successful woman, an environmental problem, a dangerous road. Also remember the pairs careful / careless, helpful / helpless, hopeful / hopeless.
Ready? Tap a tab above and start with 1. Choose Suffix.
Activity 1: Choose the Suffix
Read the meaning clue. Choose the suffix that makes the adjective.
Activity 2: Gap Fill
Choose the correct adjective to complete each sentence.
Activity 3: Spot the Error
Two words are spelled correctly. One is spelled wrong. Tap the wrong word.
Activity 4: Fix the Mistake
Each pair has one correct sentence and one with a wrong word form. Tap the correct sentence.
Activity 5: Type It
Write the adjective form of the base word. The number of letters is given as a clue. Press Check or Enter.