C1 Abstract nouns: word stress with suffixes

Select the word showing the correct stressed syllable.

• ce|le|bra|tion

• ce|le|bra|tion

• ce|le|bra|tion

• ce|le|bra|tion

Select the word showing the correct stressed syllable.

• dis|a|ppoint|ment

• dis|a|ppoint|ment

• dis|a|ppoint|ment

• dis|a|ppoint|ment

Select the word showing the correct stressed syllable.

• re|la|tion|ship

• re|la|tion|ship

• re|la|tion|ship

• re|la|tion|ship

Abstract nouns are formed by ___________ .

Commonly: __________.

• adding a prefix/nouns, adjectives, or verbs

• adding a suffix/nouns, adjectives, or verbs

• removing a suffix/nouns, adjectives, or verbs

• removing a prefix/nouns, adjectives, or verbs

Select all that apply.

An abstract noun is used to express ___________ .

• an idea

• a concept

• an experience

• an object

Select all that apply.

Which suffix do we usually add to nouns?

• -hood

• -tion

• -ship

• -dom

Select all that apply.

Which suffix do we usually add to verbs?

• -tion

• -ity

• -ment

• -hood

Select all that apply.

Which suffix do we usually add to adjectives?

• -ity

• -ness

• -ship

• -dom

Complete the underlined phrases with an abstract noun.

The reigning champions suffered a terrible __________ in the early rounds.

• loss

• injuries

• frustration

• memory

Complete the underlined phrases with an abstract noun.

He wished them well and eternal _____________ in there new life together.

• hatred

• happiness

• shame

• amazement