Word Formation
(nouns from verbs)
18.5.8.1 D Read the theory. Then,
complete each sentence with the noun
derived from the word in bold.
We can form nouns from verbs by using the
following suffixes: -ation (preserve - preservation),
-ion (suggest - suggestion), -sion (conclude - conclusion),
-tion (produce - production)
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1 Recycling your waste helps reduce
(POLLUTE)
2 The WWF fights against the
of the natural world. (DESTRUCT)
3 The town is raising money for the
of the historic building.
(CONSERVE)
4 The earthquake caused an
in the
city centre. (EXPLODE)
5 The organisation announced that there will
be a
in staff. (REDUCE)
Clauses of reason/result