Question

1. which of the following are noun - forming suffixes?

a. -ance
b. -tion
c. -ity
d. all of the above

1. consider the sentence \i must not only punish, but punish with impunity.\ which statement below offers the best word analysis of impunity?

a. impunity is a noun formed by the noun suffix -ity and means \punishment.\
b. impunity is a verb formed by the prefix im - and means \to punish harshly.\
c. impunity is formed by the prefix im -, the root pun, and the noun suffix -ity. it is a noun that means \without punishment.\
d. impunity is formed by the prefix im -, the root pun, and the noun suffix -ity. it is a noun that means \with harsh punishment.\

Explanation:

1. The suffixes -ance (e.g., "performance"), -tion (e.g., "action"), and -ity (e.g., "activity") are all noun - forming suffixes.
2. The word "impunity" has the prefix "im -" (meaning not), the root "pun" (related to punishment), and the noun - forming suffix "-ity". It means the state of being free from punishment.

Answer:

1. D. all of the above
2. C. Impunity is formed by the prefix im-, the root pun, and the noun suffix -ity. It is a noun that means "without punishment."