Noun-Forming Suffixes
IELTS with Mujahid · Beginner practice
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What is a suffix? A suffix is a small part added to the end of a word. A noun-forming suffix changes a verb or an adjective into a noun. The spelling can change a little (happy → happiness, decide → decision).
Verb → noun
educate → educationAdjective → noun
kind → kindnessPerson noun
teach → teacher
educate → educationAdjective → noun
kind → kindnessPerson noun
teach → teacher
-tion / -sionAction or result (verb → noun)
-mentAction or result (verb → noun)
-nessState or quality (adjective → noun)
-ityState or quality (adjective → noun)
-ance / -enceState or action
-er / -or / -ist / -ianA person who does something
-ship / -hood / -domRelationship, time of life or state
💡 IELTS tip: Noun forms make your Writing sound more academic. Instead of People are polluting the air, write Air pollution is increasing. Be careful: information and advice are uncountable. Say information, never informations.
Ready? Tap a tab above and start with 1. Choose Suffix.
Activity 1: Choose the Suffix
Choose the suffix that changes the word into a noun.
Activity 2: Gap Fill
Choose the correct noun to complete each sentence.
Activity 3: Spot the Error
Two nouns are spelled correctly. One is spelled wrong. Tap the wrong word.
Activity 4: Fix the Mistake
Each pair has one correct sentence and one with a wrong word form. Tap the correct sentence.
Activity 5: Type It
Write the noun form of the base word. The number of letters is given as a clue. Press Check or Enter.