VERBS, NOUNS, ADJECTIVES AND SUFFIXES FOR NOUNS

level b1

1. SUFFIXES
FOR
NOUNS
-ness
Is used to convert
an adjective into a
noun denoting a
quality, state, or
condition.
-ship
Is used to turn a
noun into another
noun denoting a
relationship,
position, or status.
-ence
-ment
Is also used to
form nouns from
verbs or
adjectives.It
typically indicates
a state or quality.
The adjective "confident"
becomes "confidence" with
the addition of the -ence
suffix.
Other examples
"evident - evidence"
dependent - dependence.
The adjective "kind"
becomes "kindness" with
the "-ness" suffix. Other
examples include
"happiness - happy" and
"darkness - dark."
The verb "enjoy" becomes
"enjoyment" when the -
ment suffix is added.
Other examples:
"improvement
- improve"
"movement - move.".
The verb "inform"
becomes "information"
when the -tion suffix is
added.
Other examples:
"celebrate - celebration"
"educate - education."
The noun
"friend" becomes
"friendship" with the
the -ship suffix.
Other examples:
"leadership - leader"
"ownership - owner."
Is added to a verb to
form a noun
representing an
action or process.
-tion
This suffix is used
to turn a verb into
a noun denoting
an action or
process.
-ity
The "-ity" suffix is
added to an
adjective to form a
noun denoting a
quality or state.
The adjective "happy"
becomes "happiness"
when the -ity suffix is
added.
Other examples:
"safe" - "safety"
"real" - "reality."

2. Suffixes for Nouns Practice
Part 1: Choose the Correct Suffix
Add the correct suffix (-tion, -ence, -ship, -ness, -ity, or -ment) to the following base words
to form a noun. Write the new noun.
Educate → ____________________1.
Friend → ____________________2.
Happy → ____________________3.
Confident → ____________________4.
Celebrate → ____________________5.
Real → ____________________6.
Improve → ____________________7.
Kind → ____________________8.
Part 2: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct noun formed from the words in parentheses.
The ____________________ of the event was great! (celebrate)1.
His ____________________ helped me get through a tough time. (friend)2.
The teacher was pleased with the students' ____________________. (improve)3.
Her ____________________ in public speaking has grown a lot. (confident)4.
They admired the ____________________ of the young leader. (leader)5.
Part 3:
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