Which term refers to a word part added to the end of a root word?

Which term refers to a word part added to the end of a root word?

• A. Prefix
• B. Suffix
• C. Infix
• D. Affix

Answer: (B)

This item tests how word parts attach to a root word and where they attach. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word, changing its meaning or grammatical function. Prefixes attach to the beginning, infixes are inserted inside, and affix is the umbrella term for any such attachment. Because the clue mentions something added at the end, the term that fits is suffix. For contrast, prefixes go at the front, infixes sit inside, and affix covers attachments in general but doesn’t specify the position. So suffix is the best fit.

This item tests how word parts attach to a root word and where they attach. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word, changing its meaning or grammatical function. Prefixes attach to the beginning, infixes are inserted inside, and affix is the umbrella term for any such attachment. Because the clue mentions something added at the end, the term that fits is suffix. For contrast, prefixes go at the front, infixes sit inside, and affix covers attachments in general but doesn’t specify the position. So suffix is the best fit.