In the following question, from the four alternatives, select the word that is formed with a suffix.

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The word 'तैयारी' (taiyari) is formed from the base word 'तैयार' (taiyar), which means 'ready'.
The suffix 'ई' (-i) is added to 'तैयार' to create the abstract noun 'तैयारी', meaning 'preparation'.
Suffixes (प्रत्यय) are morphemes added at the end of a word to form a new word or to change its grammatical function.

Option B: This word is formed using a prefix, not a suffix. The prefix 'प्रति-' (prati-) is added to the word 'शत' (shat), meaning 'hundred'.
Option C: This word is formed with the prefix 'दुर्-' (dur-), meaning 'difficult', added to 'गम' (gam), meaning 'to go'. It does not contain a suffix.
Option D: This word is formed with the prefix 'नि-' (ni-) added to 'चय' (chay). It does not contain a suffix.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Identifying words formed with a suffix in Hindi grammar (प्रत्यय) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is a general aptitude question, a strong command of grammar is essential for clear and precise communication in any professional setting, including nursing documentation and patient interaction.
Aptitude questions on grammar test analytical skills and attention to detail, which are crucial qualities for a nursing professional.
What if the question asked to identify a word with a prefix? In that case, 'प्रतिशत', 'दुर्गम', and 'निश्चय' would all be valid answers as they are formed with prefixes.

How to Approach the Question

First, understand the question's core task: identify the word formed with a 'suffix' (प्रत्यय).
Define 'suffix': A suffix is a morpheme added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.
Analyze each option by attempting to break it into a root word and an affix (prefix or suffix).
For 'तैयारी', recognize the root 'तैयार' and the ending 'ई'. Since 'ई' is at the end, it's a suffix.
For the other options ('प्रतिशत', 'दुर्गम', 'निश्चय'), identify the affixes 'प्रति-', 'दुर्-', and 'नि-' at the beginning of the words, classifying them as prefixes.
Conclude that 'तैयारी' is the only option formed with a suffix, making it the correct answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Identifying words formed with a suffix in Hindi grammar (प्रत्यय).
Stem keywords: suffix, formed with, Hindi grammar
Lead-in keywords: select the word

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