Exercise: Forming Nouns

Exercise 1: Nouns Derived from Verbs

In this exercise, practice forming nouns derived from verbs. Select the correct noun in each case.

1. The verb is "play". What is the noun?

   Player Playness

2. The verb is "decide". What is the noun?

   Decision Decidance

3. The verb is "arrive". What is the noun?

   Arrival Arrivance

Exercise 2: Form Regular Plural Nouns

Practice forming regular plural nouns. Fill in the following blanks with the correct plural form of the noun.

1. book -> ____
2. pen -> ____
3. tree -> ____

Exercise 3: Form Irregular Plural Nouns

Now let's practice forming irregular plural nouns. Fill in the following blanks with the correct plural form of the noun.

1. man -> ____
2. tooth -> ____
3. goose -> ____

Exercise 4: Form Nouns from Adjectives

Practice forming nouns from adjectives. Complete the sentences with the appropriate noun derived from the given adjective.

1. The adjective is "happy". Which noun fits this sentence: "Her _____ is contagious."?
2. The adjective is "careful". Which noun fits this sentence: "His _____ saved us from disaster."?
3. The adjective is "strong". Which noun fits this sentence: "Her _____ was admired by all."?

Answers

Exercise 1:

1. Player, 2. Decision, 3. Arrival

Exercise 2:

1. Books, 2. Pens, 3. Trees

Exercise 3:

1. Men, 2. Teeth, 3. Geese

Exercise 4:

1. Happiness, 2. Carefulness, 3. Strength

Be sure to keep practicing! Forming nouns can be challenging, but with practice, it will become second nature.