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?

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To determine which option becomes a noun when the suffix 'ment' is added, we need to understand how the suffix 'ment' functions in English. The suffix 'ment' is used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state (a noun of action or a noun of result). Let's analyze each option:

1. **Amuse**: When we add the suffix 'ment' to "amuse," it becomes "amusement." "Amusement" is a noun that refers to the state of being amused or entertained. This transformation is consistent with the function of the suffix 'ment,' which turns verbs into nouns that describe an action or state. Therefore, "amusement" is a valid noun formed by adding 'ment' to "amuse," making Option 1 correct.

2. **Extort**: Adding 'ment' to "extort" would form "extortment." However, "extortment" is not a recognized word in English. The correct noun form of "extort" is "extortion," which does not use the suffix 'ment.' Therefore, Option 2 is incorrect.

3. **Correct**: Adding 'ment' to "correct" would form "correctment." However, "correctment" is not a recognized word in English. The correct noun form of "correct" is "correction," which does not use the suffix 'ment.' Therefore, Option 3 is incorrect.

4. **Colour**: Adding 'ment' to "colour" would form "colourment." However, "colourment" is not a recognized word in English. "Colour" is already a noun, and adding 'ment' does not create a valid noun form. Therefore, Option 4 is incorrect.

In conclusion, Option 1 is the correct answer because "amuse" becomes "amusement" when the suffix 'ment' is added, forming a valid noun that describes the state of being amused. The other options do not form recognized nouns with the addition of 'ment,' which supports the correctness of Option 1.