MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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What is a characteristic component shared by words ending in -th?

Their connection to time
Their relation to quality or state
Their indication of action
Their reference to physical properties

The correct answer is: Their relation to quality or state

Words that end in -th typically denote a quality or state. This suffix is commonly associated with the formation of nouns that describe an abstract concept. For instance, words like "warmth," "smoothness," and "length" convey a sense of a quality or condition rather than a concrete object or a specific action. While other suffixes might indicate time, action, or physical properties, -th is particularly focused on reflecting the qualitative aspect of the noun it modifies. This makes it distinct as the primary function of this suffix in English word formation emphasizes a state or quality, providing a clear link to abstract concepts rather than physical or temporal ones.