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58 P A T H W A Y S 58 V o c a b u l a r y E x t E n s i o n W o r d F o r m s changing nouns into adjectives Some nouns can be made into adjectives by adding -ial, which means "connected or related to." For nouns ending in -e or -y, drop the -e or -y and add -ial. A complete each sentence using the adjective form of a word from the box below. commerce face finance manager office 1. The government's definition of unemployment is "people who are jobless, actively seeking work, and available to take a job." 2. A key skill is the ability to interact with, motivate, and train employees. 3. According to one estimate, fishing has wiped out 90 percent of large fish in the ocean. 4. A(n) advisor gives clients advice on how to manage their money. 5. expressions are an important form of nonverbal communication. W o r d P a r t n e r s verb + on Many collocations are formed with prepositions like in, on, or out. Below are definitions for common collocations with the preposition on. rely on: to depend on someone or something get on: to have a good relationship with someone build on (success): to continue to achieve more success take on (work): to begin to deal with more work move on: to progress or become more modern B complete each sentence using the correct form of a collocation from the box above. 1. We the ocean for many things including food and oxygen. 2. In the past, local fishermen used traditional gear like spears and hooks to catch fish. Modern fishing technology has a great deal since then. 3. Many celebrity chefs their success by publishing cookbooks and presenting cooking shows on TV. 4. Waitresses who well with customers often get a bigger tip. 5. Since becoming the restaurant's manager, she has had to new responsibilities. Vo c abu l ary E x t E nsi o n u n i t 4 noun adjEctiVE commerce commercial industry industrial SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL FOR ADDITIONAL PRACTICE

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