Теория
В данном наборе упражнений подробно разбираются примеры образования абстрактных существительных от глаголов с помощью следующих суффиксов как: (a)tion (preservation), (i)tion (attention) и sion (omission).К сожалению, многие участники централизованного тестирования очень часто вроде бы знают как образовать нужную часть речи, но допускают ошибки в спеллинге и по этой причине теряют драгоценные баллы. Надеюсь предлагаемые упражнения помогут вам ликвидировать пробелы в знаниях в этой области.
Упражнение 1
William Wilberforce campaigned for the abolition of slavery in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. ABOLISH
What do you say to the accusation that you are unfriendly and unhelpful? ACCUSE
I’ve sent off applications for four different jobs. APPLY
Sarah gave me a very clear explanation of how to find her house. EXPLAIN
Some people think that nuclear war would mean the end of civilization. CIVIL
The BBC faces increasing competition from the commercial channels, cable and satellite TV. COMPETE
The group are involved in a conservation battle to save this extraordinary old house. CONSERVE
Containment of crowd violence was the police’s main concern during the demonstration. DEMONSTRATE
The kiwi — a type of bird — is threatened with extinction. EXTINCT
They’re organizing a campaign to draw people’s attention to the environmentally harmful effects of using their cars. ATTEND
In his later paintings he drew much of his inspiration from his travels in the Far East. INSPIRE
Your salary will be increased in line with the 3% inflation expected this autumn. INFLATE
He is under the shadow of investigation for illegal business activities. INVESTIGATE
Norwich are currently top of division one. DIVIDE
The article was about the international aid organization. ORGANIZE
The opposition to the plan has been rather feeble. OPPOSE
The phone keeps ringing and it’s putting me off my revision. REVISE
She repeated that she had no intention of standing for President. INTEND
We received a rather stiff and formal letter, thanking us for our invitation. INVITE
There are some serious errors and omissions in the book. OMIT
There is great public concern about some of the chemicals used in food preservation. PRESERVE
‘Prevention is better than cure.’ PREVENT
Now would be a good time to talk to Andy about the promotion. PROMOTE
These statements are just repetitions of what was said last year. REPEAT
She looked at the finished painting with satisfaction. SATISFY
I can never make up stories — I have absolutely no imagination. IMAGINE
Coke is used in the production of steel. PRODUCE
Nail biting is often a subconscious reaction to tension. REACT
I know I shouldn’t eat chocolate cake when I’m dieting, but I find it hard to resist temptation. TEMPT
That was a good suggestion of yours. SUGGEST
Упражнение 2
The central issue in the strike was the preservation of jobs. PRESERVE
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. EXPLAIN
He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of recognition. RECOGNIZE
The army met with fierce opposition in every town. OPPOSE
He has announced his intention to retire. INTEND
We welcome any comments and suggestions on these proposals. SUGGEST
Looking for inspiration for a new dessert? Try this recipe. INSPIRE
Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion. PROMOTE
We are in competition with four other companies for the contract. COMPETE
The play was shortened by the omission of two scenes. OMIT
She felt an immediate attraction for him. ATTRACT
A concert was held at the invitation of the mayor. INVITE
Her acting added warmth and colour to the production. PRODUCE
The Victorians regarded the railways as bringing progress and civilization. CIVIL
We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. SOLVE
The mountain gorilla is on the verge of extinction. EXTINCT
We were given a brief demonstration of the computer’s functions. DEMONSTRATE
They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation. INFLATE
There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform. RECOGNISE
The benefits of conservation are both financial and aesthetic. CONSERVE
He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out. REVISE
He had the satisfaction of seeing his book become a best-seller. SATISFY
I tried not to draw attention to the weak points in my argument. ATTEND
She agreed without the slightest hesitation. HESITATE
Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise. PROMOTE
A hedge forms the division between their land and ours. DIVIDE
We do not want to see a repetition of last year’s tragic events. REPEAT
Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction. ATTRACT
A spokesman said the changes were not in reaction to the company’s recent losses. REACT
With an effort of will he resisted the temptation. TEMPT
Упражнение 3
Later he turned his attention to the desperate state of housing in the province. ATTEND
His application for membership of the organisation was rejected. APPLY
He’s understood to be there at the personal invitation of President Daniel Arap Moi. INVITE
This is a clear demonstration of how technology has changed. DEMONSTRATE
The ancient civilizations of Central and Latin America were founded upon corn. CIVIL
There’s been some fierce competition for the title. COMPETE
Then he began his most famous work, the conservation and rebinding of the Book of Kells. CONSERVE
An operation is beginning to try to save a species of crocodile from extinction. EXTINCT
The Government approach displays a lack of imagination. IMAGINE
My inspiration comes from poets like Baudelaire and Jacques Prévert. INSPIRE
Consider changing jobs or trying for promotion. PROMOTE
The phase of writing that is actually most important is revision. REVISE
The dietitian was helpful, making suggestions as to how I could improve my diet. SUGGEST
His love for her was not just physical attraction. ATTRACT
He searched for a sign of recognition on her face, but there was none. RECOGNIZE
He promised there would be no more hesitation in pursuing reforms. HESITATE
She told the court she would give a full explanation of the prosecution’s decision on Monday. EXPLAIN
The government is facing a new wave of opposition in the form of a student strike. OPPOSE
The current division of labor between workers and management will alter. DIVIDE
Unfortunately, his good intentions never seemed to last long. INTEND
Упражнение 4
Shortly afterwards, Dawson received an invitation to speak at a scientific conference. INVITE
Educating new drivers is important for the prevention of accidents. PREVENT
There is general recognition that the study techniques of many students are weak. RECOGNISE
Other changes included the abolition of the death penalty. ABOLISH
The omission of a warning on the product’s label was the result of a printing error. OMIT
The Malvern Hills have provided inspiration for many artists and musicians over the decades. INSPIRE
Now he’s gone, I can give you my undivided attention. ATTEND
Supporters staged a demonstration outside the US embassy. DEMONSTRATE
After some hesitation, one of them began to speak. HESITATE
They face opposition from local residents as well as from environmentalists. OPPOSE
The book explores the relationship between religion and civilization. CIVIL
The authorities are planning to launch a full-scale investigation into the crash. INVESTIGATE
The attraction between them was almost immediate. ATTRACT
A number of serious accusations have been made against her. ACCUSE
Resist the temptation to buy the item until you’re certain you need it. TEMPT
Inflation is now running at over 16%. INFLATE
You don’t have to use your imagination when you’re watching television. IMAGINE
I’m making some revisions to the book for the new edition. REVISE
‘I’ve passed all my exams,’ he announced with satisfaction. SATISFY
The news brought an angry reaction from unions. REACT
Rail passengers are fed up with cancellations and delays. CANCEL
I work in the administration division as a mail mover. DIVIDE
The concert was cancelled without explanation. EXPLAIN
They went into town with the intention of visiting the library. INTEND
Your promotion to Senior Editor is now official. PROMOTE
We are working for the preservation of the environment. PRESERVE
The job involved the constant repetition of the same movements. REPEAT
There is fierce competition between the three leading soap manufacturers. COMPETE
The flower now exists only in a small conservation area in Essex. CONSERVE
There are no simple solutions to the problem of overpopulation. SOLVE
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