Which among the following suffixes is not suitable for the root word ‘prevent’? , Which among the following suffixes is not suitable for the root word ‘prevent’?

Solution

D. ious

Explanation

When the suffix given in the options are added to the root word “prevent” we get the following new words: 1. Prevent + able = Preventable (Which means able to be prevented or avoided.) 2. Prevent + ing = Preventing (Which means keep (something) from happening.) 3. Prevent + ive = Preventive (Meaning designed to keep something undesirable such as illness or harm from occurring.) When the suffix – ious is added with ‘prevent’ it leads to formation of a new word which is meaningless. Hence suffix - ious is not suitable for the root word ‘prevent’