Word Formation Noun Suffixes 1 - English Vocabulary Exercise

Last updated: 23/02/2022

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Practice word formation with this free English Vocabulary exercise. Choose correct suffixes for a noun from the list of noun forming suffixes: -an/-ian, -ant/ent, -ee, -ence, -er/-or, -ess, -ing, -ist, -ion, -ment, -ness, -ity.

Question 1:

The work on the new school building is nearing _______. I'm so glad because the noise and the dust were unbearable. (noun of complete)

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Question 2:

My grandma has just turned eighty. She is very lively for her age and, surprisingly, doesn't need any _______. (noun of assist)

1 b

Question 3:

I was so worried that I would be late for the tonight's _______, but it had to be postponed due to some technical issues. (noun of meet)

1 b

Question 4:

I tried to pay by a credit card at the restaurant but the ________ couldn't be processed. What is more, I didn't have any cash. What an embarrassment. (noun of pay)

1 b

Question 5:

When it comes to my political views, I would describe myself as a _______. I like the idea of co-ownership and health care for all. (noun of social)

1 b

Question 6:

I'm glad that I studied hard throughout the whole school year. Because of that, I managed to pass the final _______ with ease. (noun of exam)

1 b

Question 7:

Jacob's grandfather has fought in the Vietnam War. He has always had the greatest _______ for him because of all the things he had to endure. (noun of admire)

1 b

Question 8:

After several years of neverending _______, both countries finally agreed to sign the treaty. It guaranteed peace and also an economical _______ for the next 25 years. (noun for negotiate, singular, noun for operate)

1 b

Question 9:

According to the computer science experts, usage of the face _______ systems will double in the following year. (noun for recognize)

1 b

Question 10:

_______ of new drugs for the rare disease had to be stopped to due financial reasons. (noun for develop)

1 b