Question

'Agreement' is a noun with 'ment' as a suffix. Which of the following options will become a noun if we add the suffix 'ment' to it?
1. amuse
2. extort
3. correct
4. colour

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : amuse

The correct answer is 'amuse'.

• Let's see the words formed after adding the suffix 'ment' after each of the words given in the options. 
  • Amusement: It is a word. It means the state or experience of finding something funny. It is also a noun. 
  • Extortment: It is not a word. The noun derivative of 'extort' is 'extortion' which is the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
  • Correctment: It is not a word. The noun derivative of correct is correctness. 
  • Colourment: It is not a word.
• Therefore, the correct answer is 'amuse'. 
  • Example: He heard the amusement in her voice.