Word forms 2: nouns from adjectives

wordforms 36 terms 13 questions TOEIC Part 5, Part 6, Part 7

Your task

Exer cise 1 : Look at these sentences and decide if the words in bold are the correct noun form of the adjectives which you will find at the end of each sentence. Correct those which are wrong. Look at the meaning of the whole sentence before you make any changes, and don't forget to check the spelling. (0-7475-6989-4).

Target vocabulary

able aggressive appreciative available aware bored comfortable compatible confused considerate convenient creative deep familiar fashionable functional high hot logical long loyal mature optimistic optional pessimistic popular punctual realistic secure serious strong sufficient systematic true warm weak

Practice

Word bank

1 Items of valuability can be left in the hotel safe overnight. ( valuable ) 2. La Poubelle d'Or is the only restaurant in town for those with real taste ! ( tasteful )

4 It is often said that ' honestly is the best policy', which is why AZ Enterprises have adopted it as their company motto. ( honest )

5 It can often be lack of confidence that prevents an employee performing well at work. ( confident )

7 Seniors can travel free on public transportation between 9 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon, although some restrictions apply. ( restricted )

9 The management are unable to say with any certainence when the new changes will be implemented. ( certain )

10 Unnecessary absentism from work is costing American companies millions of dollars a year. ( absent )

11 Please complete the form and return it at your earliest convenientcy . ( convenient )

12 The union has questioned the necessaryness of downsizing, but the management insist it is the only way to keep the company going. ( necessary )

13 Despite a relaxation of company rules regarding dress, many still prefer to wear a suit to work. ( relaxed )

15 Health and safety issues should be a priority with any organization. ( safe )

17 In advertising, accurateness is very important when it comes to identifying the target market. ( accurate ) Exer cise 2 : Change the adjectives in the box into nouns following the instructions in the table. Each instruction relates to 3 of the adjectives in the box. Try to use some of the words above in some of your own sentences. (0-7475-6989-4).

18 The legal profession is often criticized for concentrating on making money instead of upholding the law. ( professional )

20 Do you know the differents between net profit and gross profit? Is overtime the same as allowed time ? If you answered 'no' to the first and 'yes' to the second, it's time you joined our 'Business for Basics' course! ( different ) Remove 4 letters: Remove 3 letters, then add 5 letters: Remove 3 letters, then add 1 letter: Remove 2 letters, then add 5 letters: Remove 2 letters, then add 3 letters: Remove 2 letters, then add 2 letters: Remove 2 letters: Remove 1 letter, then add 3 letters: Remove 1 letter, then add 2 letters: Add 2 letters: Add 3 letters: Add 4 letters: