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Abstract nouns: suffixes

Word-formation

ABSTRACT NOUNS

Many abstract nouns are formed from other words (adjectives, verbs, etc.) by adding suffixes. In the table below, you have some of the main suffixes. Add the words in the box in the correct column to make nouns. 

Activity

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Fill in the blanks with a correct a noun.

  1. He is a man of strength (STRONG).
  2. Cruelty to animals is a punishable offence. (CRUEL)
  3. As a parent, my children’s safety is of utmost importance to me. (SAFE)
  4. You must always tell the truth (TRUE).
  5. The water-fuelled car was his greatest achievement. (ACHIEVE)
  6. Helping companies to create jobs is the best way to stimulate growth in an economy. (GROW)
  7. He gets a lot of enjoyment from football. (ENJOY)
  8. There’s a long distance from Madrid to London. (DISTANT)
  9. Jealousy is sometimes the result of insecurity. (JEALOUS)
  10. The rate of mortality is much lower than 50 years ago. (MORTAL)
  11. He looked at me in astonishment when I told him the news. (ASTONISH)
  12. Freedom of speech is necessary in any democracy. (FREE)
  13. We will study Modernist literature in depth next term. (DEEP)
  14. The combination of thrill and mystery makes the film a must-see. (COMBINE)
  15. Some people can’t stand loneliness. (LONELY)

Activity 2

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Fill in the gaps with a word in the correct form. The first letter is given.

1. I want to go home. It's too dangerous and I don’t feel safe in here. 
2. You must obey the rules.
3. Mike has good manners and he is always polite.
4. If you want to have strong muscles, you should go to the gym.
5. The government invested a lot of money in science last year.
6. Boredom is a problem for me. I need to keep trying new things.
7. I understand your frustration, but you can’t go to the gig.
8. I wish I had the creativity required to write music.
9. There was complete silence while she was singing.
10. For me, listening to chill out music is a good way to relax.
11. The life of a popstar is not always full of excitement. It might be boring too. 
12. There are many famous people who long for their private life.
13. He walked along the empty streets of his town.
14. The company has reported a growth in profits.
15. Dani helps us develop our language skills, but we are extremely lazy.

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