Examples of Noun Derivation:
1. Suffixation:
* -ness: happy (adjective) -> happiness (noun)
* -ment: move (verb) -> movement (noun)
* -tion/-sion: create (verb) -> creation (noun), decide (verb) -> decision (noun)
* -er/-or: teach (verb) -> teacher (noun), act (verb) -> actor (noun)
* -ity: active (adjective) -> activity (noun)
2. Prefixation:
* un-: happy (adjective) -> unhappiness (noun)
* re-: build (verb) -> rebuild (noun)
3. Conversion (Zero Derivation):
* run: (verb) -> run (noun) (e.g., "I went for a run.")
* email: (verb) -> email (noun) (e.g., "Check your email.")
4. Compounding:
* sunrise: sun (noun) + rise (verb)
* blackboard: black (adjective) + board (noun)
5. Other Methods:
* Back-formation: burglar (noun) -> burgle (verb)
* Acronymy: NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) -> NATO (noun)
Example Sentences:
* Suffixation: The happiness of the children was contagious.
* Prefixation: The unhappiness of the situation was palpable.
* Conversion: She went for a run in the park.
* Compounding: The sunrise painted the sky in hues of orange and pink.
* Acronymy: The NATO summit was held in Brussels.
These are just a few examples of noun derivation. There are many other ways to create new nouns from existing words.