MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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What is the meaning of the suffix -ment?

  1. Condition or process of

  2. Act or result of

  3. Quality or state of

  4. Capability of

The correct answer is: Act or result of

The suffix -ment is commonly used in English to form nouns that express the act of doing something or the result of an action. For instance, the word "enjoyment" refers to the act of enjoying, while "development" indicates the result or process of developing. This illustrates how -ment signifies not only the action taken but also the outcome that results from that action. The other options focus on related concepts but do not embody the specific definition that -ment provides. For example, while "condition or process of" encompasses the ongoing state of something, it does not specifically capture the notion of an action or its outcome. Similarly, "quality or state of" pertains more to characteristics rather than actions, and "capability of" suggests potential or ability, which falls outside the direct meaning associated with the suffix -ment.