Smart folk, the English !

Dick or Dom: What is the suffix in this sentence? "Milhouse was hopeful that he would get top marks in his exam."

Contestant: I’m not exactly sure what a suffix is. This is embarrassing. I work for a national newspaper.

Dom or Dick: Which one?

Contestant: The Guardian. I think it’s “exam”.
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