Word formation 3
Fill in the correct word derived from
the word in brackets.
Word Formation - Person Nouns
We use -er (work - worker), -or (sculpt - sculptor),
-ist (art - artist), -ian (magic-magician),
-ee (employ - employee) and
-ant (assist - assistant) to form person nouns.
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1 It takes a great to make a great film.
(DIRECT)
2 A can learn a lot about the country they
stay in. (TOUR)
3 An should always be pleasant, polite and
well-prepared. (INTERVIEW)
4 The flight asked everyone to stay in their
seats after the aeroplane landed. (ATTEND)
5 Sue is paying an interior to decorate her
new flat. (DESIGN)
6 The is fixing the light in the dining room at
the moment. (ELECTRIC)
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1. It takes a great director to make a great film.
In this sentence, the word "director" is derived from the word "direct" by adding the suffix "-or". The suffix "-or" is used to form person nouns.

2. A tourist can learn a lot about the country they stay in.
In this sentence, the word "tourist" is derived from the word "tour" by adding the suffix "-ist". The suffix "-ist" is used to form person nouns.

3. An interviewer should always be pleasant, polite and well-prepared.
In this sentence, the word "interviewer" is derived from the word "interview" by adding the suffix "-er". The suffix "-er" is used to form person nouns.

4. The flight attendant asked everyone to stay in their seats after the aeroplane landed.
In this sentence, the word "attendant" is derived from the word "attend" by adding the suffix "-ant". The suffix "-ant" is used to form person nouns.

5. Sue is paying an interior designer to decorate her new flat.
In this sentence, the word "designer" is derived from the word "design" by adding the suffix "-er". The suffix "-er" is used to form person nouns.

6. The electrician is fixing the light in the dining room at the moment.
In this sentence, the word "electrician" is derived from the word "electric" by adding the suffix "-ian". The suffix "-ian" is used to form person nouns.

To summarize, in word formation, certain suffixes are added to base words to create person nouns. The suffixes include "-er", "-or", "-ist", "-ian", "-ee", and "-ant". Each suffix has a specific meaning and usage. By adding these suffixes, we can form nouns to describe different professions or roles that people have.