Sunday, 12 June 2011
Vocabulary : Suffix -man
Perhaps he was a frogman.
Some people have said it is wrong to use the word "man" as a suffix because, of course, women can also be divers. However, "frogwoman" would not be terribly flattering. Sometimes the "man" is omitted, and sometimes the word "person" is used. So, "chairman" becomes US "chairperson" and UK "chair". Frogperson?
Give at least eight more words which use the suffix "man".
Answer guide
(For example) policeman, fireman, gentleman, salesman, gunman, milkman, workman, horseman, doorman, foreman, barman, herdsman, headman, spokesman, superman, businessman...