8aunit5Studyskills

1、 We can add -ing, -ness and -ion to some verbs and adjectives to form nouns. Verb / Adjective + Suffix Noun mean+ ing meaning ill + ness illness act+ ion action A. Change the following verbs and adjectives into nouns by adding the correct suffixes. You may use a dictionary to help you. 1. discuss _

2、6. celebrate 1. discuss _ 6. celebrate _ 2. collect _ 7. begin 2. collect _ 7. begin _ 3. kind _ 8. dark 3. kind _ 8. dark _ 4. sick _ 9. meet 4. sick _ 9. meet _ 5. feel _ 10. invite 5. feel _ 10. invite _ discussion collection kindness sickness feeling celebration beginning darkness meeting invita

3、tion Sometimes we need to change the ending of the verb/ adjective when we add the suffix. shop shopping happy happiness decide decision invite invitation B. Fill in the blanks with the words in brackets. Change each word into a noun by adding a suffix. Use the plural form if necessary. Dear all, We

4、 are members of the Wild Animals Club. Many wild animals are now in danger because of _(hunt). They need our _ (protect). hunting protection Wild animals are our friends. Some famous artists have wonderful _ (paint) of them. Wild animals also have their own families. They have _ (feel) of _ (happy) and _ (sad). We should not kill them for any reason. We hope you can accept our _ (invite) and join us. Thank you for your _ (kind). paintings feelings sadness happiness invitation kindness Find mo