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51 Expand your vocabulary: Suffix revision You have already learned many suffixes for changing word classes. Combine the word stems in brackets with the correct suffixes to complete the sentences below. LANGUAGE 27 M p. 17 -able -al -ed -er -ful -ing -ity -less -ment -ness -ion -y 1 I enjoy spending time in these gardens, it’s so here. (peace) 2 Buying a house is a major in the future. (invest) 3 The lawns of these houses look great. The landlords must employ a . (garden) 4 The mornings up here can be quite , but it usually clears up later. (mist) 5 My parents’ house is a very home that I always enjoy visiting. (welcome) 6 A flat in an urban can be prohibitively expensive. (locate) 7 Finding a home can be an rather than a rational decision. (emotion) 8 Living in a place you don’t like can be a major source of . (unhappy) 9 Many retired people want to live a life in a rural area. (comfort) 10 I was to discover that a flat was available to let just across the road. (thrill) 11 The mansion is decorated with pieces of art from around the world. (price) 12 The of people around the world live in urban areas. (major) Expand your vocabulary: The suffixes -ion and -ive Verbs that form nouns ending in -ion usually make adjectives ending in -ive . Complete the table below. LANGUAGE 28 a M p. 17 Verb Noun ending in -ion Adjective ending in -ive act action active attract create construct extend extension impress negate protect Write sentences with three of the words. Then cover up or erase the words and leave the paper on your desk. Walk around the class and try to complete each other’s sentences. b Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv