Question

Direction: Fill in the blank with the appropriate suffix from the given option:
The scandal was a major embarrass for the government.

• A. -ward
• B. -ment
• C. -al
• D. -ise

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To correctly fill in the blank with the appropriate suffix from the given options, let's analyze the context of the sentence and the possible meaning intended. The sentence is: "The scandal was a major embarrass for the government." The root word here is "embarrass," and we need to add a suffix that will convert it into a noun to describe the situation caused by the scandal. Let's examine the suffix options: 

• -ward: Generally used to indicate direction, but not suitable for forming nouns related to "embarrass."
• -ment: Commonly used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state (e.g., enjoyment, improvement). "Embarrassment" is a noun that fits well as it refers to the state of being embarrassed.
• -al: Usually creates adjectives or nouns with meanings related to the root (e.g., cultural, approval). It does not form a correct or common noun with "embarrass."
• -ise: Typically forms verbs (e.g., realize, organize), which is not appropriate here as we need a noun.

Therefore, the correct suffix to use in this context is "-ment," turning "embarrass" into "embarrassment."

Complete Sentence:
The scandal was a major embarrassment for the government.