Abstract Nouns Formed with Suffixes -ness, -ance, -enc

Front

Abstract noun for bold: The hunter was bold. The _____ of the hunter helped him in his battle with the animal.

Back

boldness

Front

Write an abstract noun for: The child is quite clever. The _____ of the child helps him in school.

Back

cleverness

Front

Write an abstract noun for: The ground is damp. The _____ of the ground indicates it rained overnight.

Back

dampness

Front

Abstract noun for: The glass is full. The _____ of the glass made it hard to carry without spilling.

Back

fullness

Front

Write an abstract noun for: The lady has wavy hair. The _____ of her hair was something she really liked. (HINT: Change the y to an i and add the suffix.)

Back

waviness

Front

Write an abstract noun for: The sky looked very cloudy. The _____ of the sky made us rethink our plans to eat outside. (HINT: Change the y to an i and add the suffix.)

Back

cloudiness

Front

Write an abstract noun for: The roof has ice. The _____ of the roof proved that winter was here. (HINT: Change the y to an i and add the suffix.)

Back

iciness

Front

Abstract noun for 'fit': The runner is fit. The _____ of the runner inspired others to run.

Back

fitness

Front

Write an abstract noun for the highlighted word: The kind girl helped the lady. The girl shows _____ toward others.

Back

kindness

Front

Abstract noun for: The eye looks red. The _____ of the eye was a sign of a problem.

Back

redness