Question

identify the meaning of the suffix -ive.
a act of, state of
b within, inside
c not
d causing or making

Explanation:

The suffix -ive typically forms adjectives that describe something that causes or produces an action or effect (e.g., "persuasive" means causing persuasion, "productive" means making/producing results). Option A refers to suffixes like -ion, B to intra-/endo-, and C to prefixes like un-/non-.

Answer:

D. causing or making