What are the Latin suffixes?
The most common suffixes are the Latin word endings: -us, -a, and -um, representing gender – masculine, feminine, and neuter. The table below lists some of the more frequently encountered suffixes along with examples of names featuring them.
What are Greek and Latin roots and affixes?
Greek and Latin roots and affixes are the “building blocks” of the English language. Incorporating them into your instruction or curriculum not only provides students with word meanings, but helps them with spelling conventions as well. Students will learn how to break down larger words in their reading.