Abstract Nouns and Their Suffixes

The video tutorial explains the formation of abstract nouns in English. It covers various suffixes used to form abstract nouns, such as -ness, -hood, -ment, and -ship. Additionally, it discusses abstract nouns ending in -ity, -ion, and -ence, providing examples for each. The tutorial also highlights some irregular abstract nouns that do not follow standard suffix patterns.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Formation of collective nouns

• Formation of concrete nouns

• Formation of abstract nouns

• Formation of compound nouns

Which suffix is used to form the abstract noun 'dryness'?

• -ment

• -ness

• -hood

• -ship

What is the abstract noun form of 'mother'?

• Motherment

• Motherness

• Motherhood

• Mothership

Which suffix is used to form the abstract noun 'punishment'?

• -ness

• -ship

• -hood

• -ment

Which suffix is used to form the abstract noun 'ownership'?

• -hood

• -ment

• -ness

• -ship

Which of the following is an example of an abstract noun ending in -ity?

• Joy

• Beauty

• Collection

• Responsibility

Which suffix is used to form the abstract noun 'beauty'?

• -ion

• -ment

• -ty

• -ity

Which of the following is an example of an abstract noun ending in -ion?

• Beauty

• Intelligence

• Joy

• Collection

Which suffix is used to form the abstract noun 'destruction'?

• -ity

• -ty

• -ion

• -ment

Which of the following is a suffix used to form abstract nouns ending in -ation?

• -ion

• -ity

• -ty

• -ation