Answer for exercise 3
The solution for exercise 3 in chapter 12.2 - A lucky break of Speakout Pre-Intermediate - Students' Book by Antonia Clare and J. J. Wilson
Question
- Look at the article above and find one example of a word with each suffix. Write them in the table.
- Compare words 1-8 below and put them in the correct column in the table.
- Listen to check your answers. Underline the main stress.
- Can you think of any other words with these suffixes?
Answer
a)
- -ful → succesful
- -ous → famous
- -ion → invention
- -ity → celebrity
- -er / -or / -ian → footballer, actor, musician
b)-c)
- -ful → helpful, wonderful
- -ous → adventurous, dangerous
- -ion → celebration
- -ity → popularity
- -er / -or / -ian → photographer, politician
d)
- -ful → painful
- -ion → education
- -ity → familiarity
- -ian: →electrician
- -ous → ridiculous
- -er → teacher
- -or → instructor