9.4.8.1 9.5.8.1 O Read the theory and the examples. Complete the sentences with the correct noun derived
from the adjectives in brackets. You can use your
dictionary
Forming abstract nouns from adjectives
We use these suffixes to form abstract nouns from adjectives:
-ness (happy - happiness), -ity (complex - complexity),
-ment (merry - merriment), -ence (silent - silence),
-y (honest - honesty), -dom (free – freedom)
1.The research institute was grateful for the
of all the people who gave money. (generous)
2 His new artificial limbs will give him his
of movement once again. (independent)
3 Some people are not sure about the
of putting microchips in brains. (useful)
4 The
of there being actual cyborgs in
the future is great. (possible)
