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You can often create new nouns in English by adding a suffix to a verb or an adjective.<\/strong> A suffix is a small group of letters added to the end of a word. This process, called word-building or word formation, helps you expand your vocabulary and understand how words are related. For example, from the verb to inform<\/span>, you can form the noun information<\/span>. From the adjective happy<\/span>, you can form the noun happiness<\/span>. Learning these common suffixes will make it easier to recognize and use many English words correctly. It’s a key skill for B1 learners to improve reading comprehension and express ideas more precisely.<\/div>\n

What Are Noun Suffixes?<\/h2>\n

A suffix is a group of letters that you add to the end of a word. When you add a noun suffix, it changes the original word into a noun.<\/p>\n

This is a powerful way to make your vocabulary bigger. You can take a word you already know, like a verb or an adjective, and turn it into a noun.<\/p>\n

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Common Suffixes to Form Nouns from Verbs<\/h2>\n

Many nouns come from verbs. Here are some of the most common suffixes you can add:<\/p>\n

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  • -tion \/ -sion<\/span>:<\/strong> These are very common. They often mean 'the act of' or 'the result of' the verb.\n
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    • Verb: to educate<\/span> \u2192 Noun: education<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Verb: to decide<\/span> \u2192 Noun: decision<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Verb: to explain<\/span> \u2192 Noun: explanation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • -ment<\/span>:<\/strong> This suffix often forms nouns that mean 'the action' or 'the result' of the verb.\n
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      • Verb: to develop<\/span> \u2192 Noun: development<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Verb: to agree<\/span> \u2192 Noun: agreement<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Verb: to enjoy<\/span> \u2192 Noun: enjoyment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • -ance \/ -ence<\/span>:<\/strong> These suffixes also often mean 'the state of' or 'the quality of' the verb's action.\n
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        • Verb: to perform<\/span> \u2192 Noun: performance<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Verb: to depend<\/span> \u2192 Noun: dependence<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Verb: to assist<\/span> \u2192 Noun: assistance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • -al<\/span>:<\/strong> This suffix can form nouns that refer to an action or process.\n
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          • Verb: to arrive<\/span> \u2192 Noun: arrival<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Verb: to refuse<\/span> \u2192 Noun: refusal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Common Suffixes to Form Nouns from Adjectives<\/h2>\n

            You can also create nouns from adjectives. These nouns often describe a quality or a state.<\/p>\n

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            • -ness<\/span>:<\/strong> This is a very common suffix. It means 'the state of being' or 'the quality of being' the adjective.\n
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              • Adjective: happy<\/span> \u2192 Noun: happiness<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Adjective: kind<\/span> \u2192 Noun: kindness<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Adjective: dark<\/span> \u2192 Noun: darkness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • -ity<\/span>:<\/strong> This suffix also means 'the quality of being' or 'the state of being' the adjective. Sometimes the spelling of the adjective changes.\n
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                • Adjective: active<\/span> \u2192 Noun: activity<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Adjective: possible<\/span> \u2192 Noun: possibility<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Adjective: generous<\/span> \u2192 Noun: generosity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                • -y<\/span>:<\/strong> This suffix can form nouns referring to a quality or condition, often from adjectives ending in -ous<\/span> or -t<\/span>.\n
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                  • Adjective: difficult<\/span> \u2192 Noun: difficulty<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Adjective: honest<\/span> \u2192 Noun: honesty<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Why Is Word-Building Important for B1 English?<\/h2>\n

                    Learning how to build nouns with suffixes is a great way to improve your English at a B1 level.<\/p>\n

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                    • Expand Vocabulary:<\/strong> You can quickly understand and use more words. If you know to agree<\/span>, you can also understand agreement<\/span>.<\/li>\n
                    • Improve Reading:<\/strong> When you read, you will recognize new words more easily. This helps you understand articles, books, and emails better.<\/li>\n
                    • Better Writing:<\/strong> You can express your ideas with more variety and precision. Instead of always using verbs and adjectives, you can use the noun forms to make your sentences clearer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                      Common Noun Suffixes in English (B1 Level)<\/caption>\n
                      Suffix<\/th>\nFrom Verb (Example)<\/th>\nFrom Adjective (Example)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                      -tion \/ -sion<\/span><\/td>\nact \u2192 action<\/span>, decide \u2192 decision<\/span><\/td>\nN\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      -ment<\/span><\/td>\ndevelop \u2192 development<\/span>, agree \u2192 agreement<\/span><\/td>\nN\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      -ness<\/span><\/td>\nN\/A<\/span><\/td>\nhappy \u2192 happiness<\/span>, kind \u2192 kindness<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      -ity<\/span><\/td>\nN\/A<\/span><\/td>\nactive \u2192 activity<\/span>, possible \u2192 possibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      -ance \/ -ence<\/span><\/td>\nperform \u2192 performance<\/span>, depend \u2192 dependence<\/span><\/td>\nN\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      -al<\/span><\/td>\narrive \u2192 arrival<\/span>, refuse \u2192 refusal<\/span><\/td>\nN\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      -y<\/span><\/td>\nN\/A<\/span><\/td>\ndifficult \u2192 difficulty<\/span>, honest \u2192 honesty<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                      Examples<\/h2>\n
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                      • The arrival<\/mark> of the train was delayed by an hour.<\/span><\/li>\n
                      • We need to find a solution<\/mark> to this problem quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n
                      • Her kindness<\/mark> made everyone feel welcome.<\/span><\/li>\n
                      • The company announced a new development<\/mark> in technology.<\/span><\/li>\n
                      • There was a lot of excitement<\/mark> before the concert.<\/span><\/li>\n
                      • He showed great generosity<\/mark> by helping others.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Practice<\/h2>\n