新标准大学英语课文.pptxVIP

Language in use; Word formation: -ancy and –ance Words ending in -ancy refer to a state rather than to a person. For example, infancy refers to the state of being a small child. These words are often formed from adjectives or nouns (eg accountant – accountancy). The suffix -ance combines with some verbs to form nouns which refer to the action, process or state indicated by the verb. For example, disturbance is the state of being disturbed.;1 Look at the sentences from the passage How empathy unfolds. ; Now complete the sentences with the words in brackets and the suffix -ancy o