Question

4
Word formation
10.5.2 Fill in the sentences with the correct
word derived from the word in brackets.
Forming abstract nouns from verbs/adjectives
We can use -ance (import - importance),
-ence (occur- occurrence), -cy (accurate - accuracy),
-ion (predict - prediction), -(i)ness (lazy - laziness),
-ity (popular-popularity) to form nouns from verbs/adjectives.
1
The ......
....... of the
strange lights over the city was reported on the
evening news. (APPEAR)
2 The Smiths enjoy the ........
(QUIET) and ....
of their beautiful home in the country.
...... (PRIVATE)
3 Loren Coleman owns a large ..............
of artefacts from strange creatures. (COLLECT)
4 What's the ...........
..... between
an allosaurus and a T-rex? (DIFFER)
5 UFO-spotting is a popular
in New Mexico. (ACTIVE)

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. The appearance of the strange lights over the city was reported on the evening news. (APPEAR)

2. The Smiths enjoy the quietness and privacy of their beautiful home in the country. (QUIET, PRIVATE)

3. Loren Coleman owns a large collection of artefacts from strange creatures. (COLLECT)

4. What's the difference between an allosaurus and a T-rex? (DIFFERENCE)

5. UFO-spotting is a popular activity in New Mexico. (ACTIVE)

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