Lesson 86: Unit 139 - Word Information. Derivative Nouns.
This lesson looks at forming nouns with suffixes such as -er, -or, -ion, -ment and many more, with plenty of practice on real sentences.
About this lesson
In this lesson you will learn how to form nouns from verbs and adjectives using suffixes such as -tion, -sion, -ment, -ness and many more. You will master the technique of word formation (derivation), which will considerably expand your English vocabulary. You will practise recognising derivative nouns in sentences, using the words in brackets to form the correct form. The exercises are taken directly from the course material and will prepare you to use the new words in speaking and writing.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Recognise and apply the suffixes -er, -or, -ian, -ent, -ant, -ist, -eer to form nouns for professions
- Recognise and apply the suffixes -dom, -hood, -ship, -ness, -ment, -ion, -ance, -ence, -ty, -ism for abstract nouns
- Form nouns from verbs and adjectives with the correct suffix
- Complete sentences with derivative nouns formed from the words in brackets
- Use derivative nouns correctly in context
Lesson vocabulary
- teacher We have the verb teach and we add -er to get teacher.
- sailor We have the verb sail and we add -or to get sailor.
- librarian We have the noun library and we form librarian with -ian.
- historian We have the noun history and we form historian with -ian.
- student We have the verb study and we add -ent to get student.
- assistant We have the verb assist and we add -ant to get assistant.
- journalist We have the noun journal and we add -ist to get journalist.
- engineer We have the noun engine and we add -eer to get engineer.
- development There has been a fast development of genetic engineering in recent years.
- settlement There was a little settlement at the end of the forest.
- collection He has the biggest stamp collection I have ever seen.
- performance Yes, it was a brilliant performance!
- president The new office was opened by the president of the company.
- entrance The exchange desk is to the right of the entrance.
- excitement Children's excitement before opening Christmas presents is great.
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