Forming nouns from verbs: We add -(t)ion, to some verbs to form nouns -ance and -ence to some verbs to form nouns. (repeat - repetition, appear - appearance, defend - defence)

Word Formation:

• The suffixes -tion, -ance, and -ence are added to verbs to create nouns.
• Examples:
• 'repeat' (verb) becomes 'repetition' (noun) with the suffix -tion.
• 'appear' (verb) becomes 'appearance' (noun) with the suffix -ance.
• 'defend' (verb) becomes 'defence' (noun) with the suffix -ence.