mdcat english MCQ #788

What suffix transforms 'hope' into an adjective meaning 'lacking hope'?

mdcat english MCQ #788

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What suffix transforms 'hope' into an adjective meaning 'lacking hope'?

    • A) -ful
    • B) -less
    • C) -ing
    • D) -ed

    Answer: -less

    Explanation: '-less' negates the base word; 'hopeless' means without hope. '-ful' is the opposite.