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Adjective Abstract Noun Adjective Abstract Noun

brave bravery angry anger

intelligent intelligence curious curiosity

free freedom complex complexity

We can change many verbs to abstract nouns. For example,

Verb Abstract Noun Verb Abstract Noun

improve improvement appear appearance

arrange arrangement persevere perseverance

hate hatred believe belief

decide decision obey obedience

reduce reduction defend defence

laugh laughter discover discovery

serve service depart departure

We can change many common nouns to abstract nouns. For example,

Common Noun Abstract Noun Common Noun Abstract Noun

friend friendship child childhood

slave slavery boy boyhood

E. Add suitable suffixes to change these words to abstract nouns. You may have to
slightly change the spelling for some.

1. act 2. fit

3. weak 4. human

5. free 6. good

7. wise 8. young

9. cruel 10. relation

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