Forming abstract nouns from verbs/adjectives: Fill in the gaps with the correct word derived from the word in brackets.

V. -> N.

100

The Grand National is a horse race which is held every year in Liverpool.  This __________________ (COMPETE) involves a four-mile race, during which the horses have to go over 30 fences.

competion

the verb 'compete' ends in 't' and silent 'e'

200

The _______ of the strange lights over the city was reported on the evening news. (APPEAR)

APPEARANCE

300

Loren Coleman owns a large _______ of artifacts from strange creatures. (COLLECТ)

COLLECTION

the verb 'COLLECТ' ends in consonant and 't' 

400

I want to make a good _________ (IMPRESS) on my new classmates.

IMPRESSION

if a base word ends in -ss or a consonant + t, add -ion

Adj. -> N.

100

He hoped to hear the car engine which would mean his family were home at last ____________(LONELY) was not a nice feeling and Ken was determined not to experience it again.

Lonliness

the adj. 'lonely' means state, condition, feeling

200

The Smiths enjoy the _______ (QUIET) of their beautiful home in the country.

QUIETNESS

the adj. 'QUIET' means state, condition, feeling

300

The Smiths enjoy the _______ of their beautiful home in the country. (PRIVATE)

PRIVACY

the adj. 'PRIVATE' means state, condition, feeling

400

I believe in people and their _______ (KIND).

KINDNESS

V./Adj. -> N.

100

UFO-spotting is one of the most popular _________ (ACTIVE) in New Mexico, and people made a _______ (COMPETE) out of it.

ACTIVITIES

COMPETETION

200

What's the _________ (DIFFER) between paranoia and _______ (ALERT)?

DIFFERENCE

ALERTNESS

300

It's not my _______ (LAZY) that doesn't let me get to work on foot. I just choose __________ (COMFORTABLE).

LAZINESS

COMFORTABILITY

400

Mobile phones make __________________ (COMMUNICATE) easier, but some people are so addicted to them, that it looks like ________ (ILL).

COMMUNICATION

ILLNESS