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Abstract nouns refer to ideas and qualities that we cannot see or touch. Most abstract nouns are formed from adjectives. For example, the abstract noun safety is formed from the adjective safe.
Ex 1.1 Fill in the blanks with suitable abstract nouns. The adjectives, verbs or nouns given in the brackets should offer clues.
1. He is a man of ……………………… (strong)
2. The people in this part of the country live in ………………………. (poor).
3. ……………………….. to animals is a punishable offence. (cruel)
4. He is on a ………………………. to Mecca. (pilgrim)
5. I have great …………………………. to welcome you. (please).
6. …………………………. is the best period of one’s life. (child)
7. ……………………….. should always be avoided. (waste).
8. As a parent my children’s ……………………. is of utmost importance to me. (safe).
9. As the sun went below the horizon ………………………. enveloped the planet. (dark).
10. There is no end to his ……………………….. (wicked)
Ex 1.2. Select correct abstract nouns from following sentences.
Adoration cheers up common people and helps to go ahead.
Apprehension is not good for health.
There should be clarity to avoid any misunderstanding.
Anger makes people stressed and fatigue.
My mom's weakness is the reason of anxiety for me.
It keeps my parents delight when I got first rank in the class test.
Excitement and interest are very necessary things to complete any work.
Irregular daily routine brings disappointment to me.
True friendship is an effective tool to go ahead in positive way.
I hate bad and lazy people as they never want to work.
Happiness comes to our heart and soul when we help someone needy.
I love my parents and grandparents as they care me a lot.
Helping others is the real joy of life.
Today, I am feeling very helplessness as no one is there for me.
Lots of pain make us a real human being.
Ex 1.3 Read the text and learn how to describe people’s character. hthgnggghhhhhhhhhhhhggggggggggggggggggggergggggggggggggggggeeegggggggggggrgDescribing people: traits of character.
There is no doubt that all people have different character traits. Sometimes you may think that you know a person's character well just because you have been friends for ages, but one particular situation can show how wrong you were. In lots of cases people just don't know who they really are and what they are capable of. Anyway, each of us has both negative and positive character traits and wants to be a better person. In life, there is a constant battle between these two traits.
As far as I am concerned, I am emotional and easy-going. That's why it is easy for me to make new acquaintances. Besides, my friends say that I am helpful, sympathetic and kind-hearted. Well, I am supportive as well. No matter how busy I may be, I will always be there to help if I am needed. As for my negative character traits, I am lazy and stubborn. Besides, I am too touchy and vulnerable. I dislike when people criticize me because I feel as if I must be perfect. Another negative trait of character I dislike and suffer from is my hot temper. I get angry very quickly and fly into a rage. Sometimes I even can't control myself when I argue with anyone.
If you ask me to describe a person whose character I like, I would tell you about my best friend, Anna. She is sociable and cheerful. She is always in high spirits. Her optimism always cheers me up. Besides, she is clever, purposeful and hardworking. She is an excellent student and already knows three foreign languages. Moreover, she has a wide range of interests. She is fond of music, reading and painting.
As for characteristics which are the least appealing in a person, I think it is envy and hypocrisy. Unfortunately, appearances are often deceptive. It is true when they say, "Don't judge a book by its cover." As for other negative characteristics I hate, I can't stand cruel and ruthless people. Moreover, I don't trust people who dislike animals. I find them cold-hearted.
Ex 1.4
Ex 1.5. Add the correct negative prefixes
1. Something that is …… adequate is not good enough.
2. A person who can’t read and write is …. literate.
3. If something is …. edible, it means it cannot be eaten.
4. Something that is … reversible cannot be changed back.
5. If somebody is ….. reliable, you cannot trust or depend on them.
6. If something is ….. legitimate, it means it is not allowed or accepted.
7. A person who is …. honest cheats others.
8. If you get something …. solicited, you didn’t ask for it and you don’t want it.
9. Something that is …. measurable is too big to be measured.
10. If something is … perfect, it is not completely correct
. 11. If your love is … requited, it means that the person you’re in love with doesn’t love you.
12. If you are …. loyal, you betray your friends or your country.
Glossary
Abrupt (adj) - using too few words when talking, in a way that seems rude and
unfriendly
Biannual (adj) - happening twice a year
Deceive (v) - to persuade someone that something false is the truth, or to keep
the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage
Detach (v) -to separate or remove something from something else that it is
connected to
Discourteous(adj) -rude and not considering other people's feelings
Edible(adj) -suitable or safe for eating
Half - witted (adj) -stupid
Gregarious(adj) -liking to be with other people
Monotonous (adj) -not changing and therefore boring.
Brusque (adj) -quick and rude in manner or speech
Case study(n) - a process or record of research into the development of a particular person, group, or situation over a period of time
Awareness(n) - If you are aware of something, you realize that it is present or is happening because you hear it, see it, smell it, or feel it
Convey(v) - make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable
Enhance(v) - intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent
Accuracy(v) - the quality or state of being correct or precise
Autonomous(adj) - having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs
Ancious(adj) -someone who worries a lot
Ambitious(adj)-an adjective used to describe a person who is keen to get on life
Answers.
Ex 1.1 1. He is a man of
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