Nouns may be formed from verbs or adjectives by adding suffixes.
A suffix is one or more syllables placed after a root word to help shape its meaning and often to determine its part of speech. Study the following.
Verb/Adjective Suffix Noun
acquit -al acquittal
allow -ance allowance
serve -ice service
invent -tion invention
establish -ment establishment
please -sure pleasure
honest -y honesty
dark -ness darkness
Complete each sentence with the appropriate noun form of the word in the parentheses.
1. The student council is awaiting for the ------- of their--------. (approve) (resolve).
2. All those present recognized the -------- and ------- of the occasion. (sanctify) (solemn).
3.The --------of the accident victim has not been established yet. (identify)
4.----------and-------- are not the same, are they? (wise) (intelligent)
5. The -------- and -------violence of the recent storm was frightening. (intense) (violent)
6. The young man's -----------and-------- are admirable. (efficient) (dedicate)
7.Artists are known for their ---------and-------. (sensitive) (creative)
8. The future is bright for one who has acquired an ---------. (educate)
9.The ophthalmologist was amazed at the ---------of the old woman's vision. (sharp)
10.Evangeline's -----------often turns off friends, but nobody could question her --------and integrity. (frank) (honest)
11. We value your---------- as well as the-------- of your company. (friend) (please)
12. Our village has launched a ---------- and ----------- campaign recently. (clean) (sanitize)
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