Word formatio
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.
........ of the
1 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.
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
in New Mexico. (ACTIVE)
(PRIVATE)
Ответы
Ответ:
Заполните предложения правильным словом, образованным от слова в скобках.
1. The appearance of the strange lights over the city was reported on the evening news.
О появлении странных огоньков над городом сообщалось в вечерних новостях.
*appear + ance = appearance
2. The Smiths enjoy the quietness and privacy of their beautiful home in the country.
Смиты наслаждаются тишиной и уединённостью своего загородного дома.
*quiet +ness= quietness
private +cy = privacy
3. Loren Coleman owns a large collection of artifacts from strange creatures.
Лорен Коулмен владеет огромной коллекцией артефактов, полученных от странных существ.
*collect +ion =collection
4. What's the difference between an allosaurus and T-rex?
В чём разница между аллозавром и тираннозавром Рексом?
*differ + ence =difference
5. UFO-spotting is a popular activity in New-Mexico.
Выявление НЛО - популярное занятие в Нью-Мексико.
*activy +ty=activity
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