MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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Which suffix indicates a state, quality, or condition?

-ion
-ity
-ism
-ist

The correct answer is: -ity

The suffix that indicates a state, quality, or condition is commonly recognized as -ity. This suffix is used to form nouns that describe a specific state or quality; for example, "clarity" refers to the state of being clear, and "activity" refers to the state of being active. This usage highlights how -ity transforms an adjective into a noun that denotes a particular condition or quality inherent to the root word. The other suffixes, while related to different meanings, do not specifically indicate a state or quality in the same manner. The suffix -ion is often used to form nouns that denote an action or the result of an action, such as "creation." The suffix -ism typically refers to a belief system or ideology, such as "capitalism." The suffix -ist is used to denote a person who practices or is concerned with something, like in "artist," and does not convey a state or condition. Thus, -ity stands out as the most direct indicator of a state, quality, or condition.