Question

word study latin suffix -ity the latin suffix -ity adds the meaning \the state, quality, or condition of\ to a root word. here are some examples (and notice the slight spelling changes that sometimes are needed): word (meaning) suffix word + suffix (meaning) acid -ity acidity (the state of being acidic) dependable -ity dependability (the quality of being reliable) stable -ity stability (the condition of being stable) a. add -ity to each word in the following box. (change the spelling where needed.) use each new word in a new sentence that shows the words meaning. use a dictionary if necessary. legible objective liquid maneuverable visible 1.bank officials were worried that the new company did not have enough __ to pay back the loan. 2.the of the note was poor because of bad handwriting. 3.as a circuit court judge, ms. franklin shows absolute when she makes a decision. 4.the new model of the car is very small and has a great deal of . 5.the __ was not good because it was getting dark and there was a little bit of fog in the atmosphere. latin suffix -ment the latin suffix -ment means \the result of an action.\ adding the suffix to a verb creates a noun. for example, adding -ment to the verb amuse results in the word amusement, which means \the result of being amused.\ a. directions: for each of the following words, add the suffix -ment to create a new word. then, write a brief definition. use a dictionary if needed. 1. abandon 2 state 3. entertain

Explanation:

1. For the words with -ity suffix:

• "legible" becomes "legibility", which means the quality of being able to be read. In the context of the sentence about the note, bad handwriting affects legibility.
• "objective" becomes "objectivity", which is the quality of being objective or not influenced by personal feelings. A judge should show objectivity.
• "liquid" becomes "liquidity", which in a financial context (as in the bank - officials' worry) means the ability to pay back loans easily, related to the availability of cash or easily - convertible assets.
• "maneuverable" becomes "maneuverability", which is the quality of being able to be maneuvered or moved easily. A small car may have high maneuverability.
• "visible" becomes "visibility", which is the state of being visible. Darkness and fog can reduce visibility.

1. For the words with -ment suffix:

• "abandon" becomes "abandonment", which means the act of abandoning or giving up.
• "state" becomes "statement", which is something that is stated or a declaration.
• "entertain" becomes "entertainment", which is the action of providing amusement or enjoyment.

Answer:

1. liquidity
2. legibility
3. objectivity
4. maneuverability
5. visibility
6. abandonment - the act of abandoning
7. statement - something that is stated
8. entertainment - the action of providing amusement