Question

Which suffix would you add to the verb "persevere" to make the word into a noun?

A) -ate
B) -itic
C) -ance
D) -ous

Answer 1

C Perseverance becuase this is the only noun that makes sense.

Answer 2

C) -ance

Step-by-step explanation:

A suffix is the group of words or word that is placed at the end of a word in order to transform, for example, a verb into a noun.

Persevere = Verb

Perseverance = Noun

Notice, that the "e" at the end of the verb "persevere" dissapears when you add the suffix "-ance". This is a spelling rule. All the words ending in silent "e", when adding a suffix, the "e" is dropped.