Many nouns can be formed by adding suffixes (e.g. -ation and -ment) to verbs. 1 Add the correct suffix to the following verbs to form nouns. Some of the | |
answers are in the text on team-building activities on page 67 of the Studenfs Book. Use a dictionary only if necessary. | |
Verb |
Noun |
organise |
or0ant\sa+iov^ |
arrange | |
communicate | |
appreciate | |
eguip | |
Suffixes can also be used to form adjectives: | |
Verb/noun |
Adjective |
rely |
reliable |
create |
creative |
entertain |
entertaining |
industry |
industrial |
Notę how words ending |
in e drop the finał e before forming the adjective |
with -ive (e.g. create/creative) and words ending in consonant + y change the y to an i, (e.g. rely/reliable). |
2 Add suffixes to the following verbs to make nouns and adjectives. You will find some of the answers on page 67 of the Studenfs Book.
Noun
Adjective
3 Complete the sentences (1-5) at the top of the next page with a word formed from the verb in brackets.
1 The treasure hunt was very ^+©T+#i)Oj.'O0 (entertain) but I’m not surę if it was very profitable.
2 Many thanks for such an.................. (enjoy) event.
3 The team came up with a number of..................(attract) suggestions.
4 This is one of the most.................. (excite) projects we have worked on.
5 Please accept this smali gift as a token (= sign) of our..................
(appreciate).
1 It is very important to check your writing for spelling mistakes. The following email was written to the organiser of the chocolate workshop described on page 67 of the Studenfs Book. Read it and identify eight spelling mistakes. Write the correct spellings on the right.
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Dear Ms Akubue,
I am intrested in booking a chocolate workshop for a corparate group of around thirty people. I would be gratefull if you could send me a list of avalable dates and times. Pleese could you also let me know if the workshop can take place onsite or wether we need to travell to your venue.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerly Franęoise Villard
2 Match the two halves of the sentences in the letter below. Then write the sentences in a suitable order in your notebook to create a reply to Franęoise Villard.
Dear Ms Villard, | |
1 Group workshops can take place ... |
a to try to arrange alternative dates. |
2 We are always willing ... ) |
b if nonę of the attached dates are |
3 Thank you for your email ... / |
suitable. |
4 I attach a list ... |
_^c either at our venue or at yours. |
5 Please do not hesitate to contact |
d enąuiring about our chocolate |
me on 0208 746583 ... |
workshops. |
Kind regards, |
e of possible dates and times. |
Samira Akubue |
UNIT 15 Teamwork 35