Forming nouns from verbs
FIRST
Word Formation
Think of one noun with the following
suffixes.
Swap your handout with a classmate
when you have written your noun.
-ment
-ation
-ion
-ance
-ence
-ure
-al
Build a chain using either end of the
cards.
Check that you got the correct words.
-ment
excitement achievement
encouragement
embarrassment
argument
amusement
-ation
combination
confirmation
hesitation
organisation
imagination
explanation
-ion
restriction contribution
protection
prediction
reaction
-ance
attendance
performance
performance
appearance
assistance
-ence
dependence correspondence
existence
difference
preference
-ure
failure
closure
pleasure
departure
pressure
-al
approval refusal
survival
arrival
proposal
Write the correct words in the diagram.
Create a story using one word from each
group and present it to class.
Think of:
•a time when you lost something
•a weekend when everything went wrong
•a surprise party
•...

Forming nouns from verbs