Which suffix indicates movement toward something or in a direction?

• A. Direction
• B. Past tense
• C. Reminiscent of
• D. Relating to direction

Answer: (D)

Think of a suffix that shows movement toward a place or into a direction. The best description for that function is “relating to direction.” Suffixes like -ward (as in forward, homeward, eastward) create words that express moving toward something or in a particular direction. The other ideas describe categories or time rather than directional movement, so they don’t fit the function of a directional suffix.