So using sentences with more
nouns is a great way for you to sound more formal and sophisticated.
And being able to speak more sophisticatedly.
(I believe that's the word) is definitely one
of the characteristics of advanced English.
So it just so happens the topic we're learning about today,
which is word formation, can help you to do exactly this.
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So this might sound like a really basic topic, but let's make sure
we get on the same page when it comes to understanding what exactly a noun is.
So, for example, can be used to describe a state or a condition.
We'll look at a couple of examples to make this clear.
So here's another example.
The verb subscribe becomes the noun subscription
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So today we will be talking all about noun suffixes.
Now, if you want to learn more about prefixes and suffixes,
then check out the first lesson that we did on this topic.
After watching this video, I'll be sure to link that down in the description
so that you can find it easily.
Now, let me give you
some of the main suffixes that we use to form nouns in English.
The following suffixes will help you to form thousands of nouns.
But how about we make it a little bit more challenging?
We'll be testing your knowledge of noun suffixes
throughout the whole video, so be sure to grab a paper
or notebook so that you can take lots and lots of notes.
Trust me, you're going to need it.
Feel free to pause the video at any moment.
If you need a little bit more time.
So in this first part.
If someone is sober, he or she stops drinking alcohol.
Or using drugs.
To orate means to give a speech or speak in front of an audience.
So this is an interesting noun secrecy.
So secrecy is the state of keeping something secret.
While secret is the name that we give to a piece of information
that only a few people know.
Here are some other examples with the noun secrecy.
either verbally or physically.
So this is an interesting word closure is the state of closing
or ending something, but the meaning goes a bit deeper than that.
It means to have a satisfying ending to something because you have solved
all there was to solve with a person or with a certain situation.
By the way, check out this explanation about the spelling of the word closure
This explanation was taken from the RealLife English app.
Now you're maybe wondering how can you know which suffix to choose.
The same can work for you in English.
So figure out how suffixes translate from your language into English.
That said, let's continue with more word formation exercises.
Are you ready?
Hey, how's it going so far?
For the final part of your test, you will see a box
with the remaining noun suffixes below that box.
There are 11 sentences.
Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words in brackets.
You have to use the suffixes in the box.
The first one has been done for you.
You're going to have to pause the video for this exercise.
Once you're done, hit play to check your answers.
So to wrap up, let's practice some of the nouns that you learned today
in a conversation.
I'll ask you some questions now.
First, you need to choose the correct answer A, B, or C,
then you have to read the correct answer out loud.
Here's an example.
Let's say I ask you.
All right.
Now, read the answer out loud.
Got it.
Let's do it.
So this was an in-depth lesson on work formation and forming nouns.
But we want to hear from you.
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Also, as promised, I have a special gift for you.
We've put together a free PDF with the noun suffixes from this lesson.
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