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Forming Nouns It is easy to get mixed up between nouns and verbs. For example we might accept (verb) a gift and we might send and acceptance (noun) letter. The easy way is if you can put a ‘to’ in front of the word it is a verb and if you can put the in front of it is a noun. to accept (verb) the acceptance (noun) Here are some examples of verbs and nouns which you should learn. Verbs Nouns act admit advertise advise allow appear arrive assist believe cancel complain invent invite practise prescribe relieve action admittance advertisement advice allowance appearance arrival assistance belief cancellation complaint invention invitation practice prescription relief Now complete each phrase using the noun formed from the verb in brackets. 1 a generous………………………(subscribe) 2 sound ………………………. (defend) 3 a striking………………………. (resemble) 4 thunderous ………………….(applaud) 5 an unfair ………………………. (compare) 6 a clear ………………………….(explain) Answers 1 generous subscription 2 sound defence 3 a striking resemblance 4 thunderous applause 5 an unfair comparison 6 a clear explanation