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TINTIN, THE COMIC HERO

When a suffix is added, sometimes there is a change in spelling as in the case of the
final e, y, etc.

relate – relation beauty – beautiful

D4 Split the following words from the passage into base word and suffix as shown.
fictional = fiction + al

1. famous 3. essentially 5. successful
2. lovable 4. ageless 6. faithful

The suffix -ance is added to form nouns denoting quality, action or state.
Generally, the suffix -ance is related to words that end in -ant.

observant – observance significant – significance
If the word ends in e, the e is usually dropped.

resemble – resemblance
Generally, the suffix -ence is related to words that end in -ent.

silent – silence violent – violence competent – competence

D5 Form new words by adding the suffix -ance or -ence as appropriate.

1. resistant 4. imminent 7. reverent
2. ignorant 5. arrogant 8. competent

3. excellent 6. eminent

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LEARNING
D6. Find the correct suffix box
Divide the class into groups of four. Your teacher will place six boxes labelled with different
suffixes in front of the class. She/He will also give a set of cards with base words written on them
to each group. Mark the number of your group on the back of each card. Then discuss which suffix
will form new words with the base words. Place the base cards in the correct suffix boxes. The
group with the most correct answers wins.

Grammar

Active and Passive Voice

Read the following pairs of sentences and notice the difference in meaning between the
sentences in each pair.

1. The Belgian author Hergé created a comic character named Tintin. (active)
A comic character called Tintin was created by the Belgian author Hergé. (passive)

2. The adventures of Tintin fascinate his fans. (active)
Tintin’s fans are fascinated by his adventures. (passive)

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