Word Formation: Noun Suffixes
Oxford Discover Futures Quiz – Prep 3 (Term 1) · Unit 1: What Connects Us? · Lesson 3 · Term 1
Also known as: Noun suffixes · Word formation
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Lesson questions (14)
- The ___ of the telephone changed the world.
Answer: invention - I couldn't understand the instructions. There was a lot of ___.
Answer: confusion - Her sudden ___ surprised everyone in the room.
Answer: appearance - The court looks for ___ for the victims.
Answer: justice - There is a big ___ between the two pictures. (differ)
Answer: difference - She showed great ___ when she lost the match. (patient)
Answer: patience - We need more ___ about the new course. (inform)
Answer: information - The ___ of this bridge took three years. (construct)
Answer: construction - Rewrite: She decided quickly. (decision)
Answer: She made a quick decision. - Rewrite: He is very confident. (confidence)
Answer: He has a lot of confidence. - Rewrite: They discussed the plan for an hour. (discussion)
Answer: They had an hour-long discussion about the plan. - The open of the new school was a big event.
الخطأ:open· التصحيح: opening - I need your permit to leave early.
الخطأ:permit· التصحيح: permission - Good communicate is important in every team.
الخطأ:communicate· التصحيح: communication
About this lesson
“Word Formation: Noun Suffixes” is from Oxford Discover Futures Quiz – Prep 3 (Term 1) (Unit 1: What Connects Us?) and has 14 questions with answers. Sample questions: “The ___ of the telephone changed the world.” and “I couldn't understand the instructions. There was a lot of ___.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: invention · confusion · appearance · justice · difference · patience · information · construction · She made a quick decision. · He has a lot of confidence.
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
What are noun suffixes?
Endings that turn a word into a noun, such as -tion, -ment, -ness and -ity: educate → education.
Can you give an example of each ending?
-ment: agree → agreement. -ness: happy → happiness. -ity: able → ability.
Why do we learn them?
To turn verbs or adjectives into nouns and to answer word formation questions.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in Gameshow Quiz, Mixed questions, Find & fix, Complete the sentence and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.