Question

Make nouns from the bold words to complete the sentences.

Typical endings for making a noun from a verb are:
-ment, e.g., government, -ion, e.g., congestion, and -ation e.g., information.

Typical endings for making a noun from an adjective are:
-ity, e.g., reality, -ness, e.g., darkness, and -ence / -ance, e.g., convenience, entrance.
Some nouns from verbs / adjectives are irregular, e.g., poor› poverty, lose> loss, choose> choice

1. Los Angeles is well known for its variety of ….. . *entertain*
2. ….. is a big problem in many large cities. *homeless*
3. Tourist ….. in Tokyo are often very expensive. *accommodate*
4. There is a large Italian ….. in Buenos Aires. *commune*
5. Vandalism and ….. are often problems in some inner city areas. *violent*
6. The best way to see the ….. of Manhattan is from a ferry around
the island. *see*
7. Some museums have free ….. once a week. *admit*
8. The ….. of a typical skyscraper in New York is 500 feet or more. *high*
9. A world-famous violinist is giving a ….. tonight at the Sydney Opera House. *perform*
10. I saw a wonderful ….. at the National Museum of Korea last month. *exhibit*

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. Los Angeles is well known for its variety of ….. . entertainment *entertain*

2. Homelessness ….. is a big problem in many large cities. *homeless*

3. Tourist ….. accommodations in Tokyo are often very expensive. *accommodate*

4. There is a large Italian ….. community in Buenos Aires. *commune*

5. Vandalism and ….. violence are often problems in some inner city areas. *violent*

6. The best way to see the ….. sights of Manhattan is from a ferry around

the island. *see*

7. Some museums have free ….. admission once a week. *admit*

8. The ….. height of a typical skyscraper in New York is 500 feet or more. *high*

9. A world-famous violinist is giving a ….. performance tonight at the Sydney Opera House. *perform*

10. I saw a wonderful ….. exhibition at the National Museum of Korea last month. *exhibit*