General Suffixes
* -ive: Creates an adjective. (instructive)
* -ion: Creates a noun referring to the act of instructing. (instruction)
* -or: Creates a noun referring to a person who instructs. (instructor)
* -ed: Creates the past tense and past participle of the verb. (instructed)
* -ing: Creates the present participle of the verb. (instructing)
More Specific Suffixes
* -able: Means "capable of being instructed" (instructable)
* -er: Creates a noun referring to something that instructs. (instructer) - This is less common than "instructor"
* -ment: Creates a noun referring to the act of instructing or the means of instructing. (instructment) - This is not a typical word.
Examples:
* Instructive: This lesson was very instructive.
* Instruction: The teacher gave clear instructions.
* Instructor: The instructor helped us with our questions.
* Instructed: The students were instructed to be quiet.
* Instructing: The teacher is instructing the class.
Important Note: Not all suffixes work with every word. It's best to check a dictionary to see if a particular combination is a real word.