Suffixes and Nouns of Agency

Suffixes and Nouns of Agency

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial by Toby from SMASH English covers the concept of nouns of agency, focusing on suffixes like -ER, -OR, -AR, -IAN, -IST, -ANT, and -EE. It provides rules and exceptions for forming nouns of agency, especially for the B2 First Cambridge exam. The tutorial emphasizes learning through examples rather than memorizing complex rules, highlighting common words and their transformations. The video aims to prepare students for the exam by focusing on frequently tested words and suffixes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

Improving pronunciation

Understanding nouns of agency

Practicing grammar rules

Learning new vocabulary

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Toby suggest learning words directly instead of rules?

Words are easier to memorize

Rules are not important

Rules are too complex

Words are more interesting

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which suffix is most commonly used for nouns of agency?

-EE

-AR

-ER

-IAN

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the rule for adding -ER to verbs ending in a single consonant?

Add -IAN

Add -ER

Add -OR

Add -AR

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an exception to the -ER rule for silent -E verbs?

Writer

Lover

Hater

Supervisor

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the exception for verbs ending in -SS when adding -ER?

Add -OR

Add -AR

Add -IAN

No consistent rule

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which verb ending requires adding -ER for unique sound consonants?

-ATE

-IT

-CT

Two consonants making a unique sound

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