1. Suffixes -ant

2. -ant Definition: a condition or state (adjective); one who performs an action (noun) Definition: a condition or state (adjective); one who performs an action (noun)

3. Examples Related Word-ant ExampleMeaning pleasingpleasant“in a pleasing state” defyingdefiant“in a defying state” domineeringdominant“in a domineering state” fragrancefragrant“having a pleasant smell”

4. Sentence Examples Cinderella was clothed in a brilliant blue dress. Cinderella was clothed in a brilliant blue dress. Our flight attendant pointed out the emergency exits.

5. Now it’s your turn! 1. Gasping for breath, Todd reached for his inhalant. (Noun or Adjective?) 2. That frog is a (mutant, muting); it has gone through a transformation. 3. Dr. Early looked elegant in her new suit. (Noun or Adjective?) 4. Iris was (reluctant, relucting) to study for her test. 5. Can the speech consultant help Timmy learn to speak? (Noun or Adjective?) 6. One (valant, valiant) ant defended its home against invading termites.

6. Answers 1. Gasping for breath, Todd reached for his inhalant. (Noun or Adjective?) 2. That frog is a (mutant, muting); it has gone through a transformation. 3. Dr. Early looked elegant in her new suit. (Noun or Adjective?) 4. Iris was (reluctant, relucting) to study for her test. 5. Can the speech consultant help Timmy learn to speak? (Noun or Adjective?) 6. One (valant, valiant) ant defended its home against invading termites.