Word Formation
English Language
Word Formation starts at 4 and continues till grade 10.
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Add a suitable suffix to the word 'child' to form a noun meaning 'the state of being a child'.
Explain the process of forming a noun from a verb using a suffix. Give an example.
What is the adjective form of the noun 'beauty'?
What is the adjective form of the noun 'danger'?
What is the adjective form of the noun 'success'?
What is the adverb form of the adjective 'careful'?
What is the adverb form of the adjective 'quick'?
What is the adverb form of the adjective 'slow'?
Choose the correct prefix to complete the word: _______active (meaning not active)
(1) in-
(2) un-
(3) dis-
(4) re-
Choose the correct prefix to form the opposite of 'honest':
(1) un-
(2) dis-
(3) in-
(4) im-
Choose the correct prefix to form the opposite of 'possible':
(1) un-
(2) im-
(3) dis-
(4) re-
Choose the correct suffix to form a noun from 'develop':
(1) -ment
(2) -ness
(3) -ful
(4) -ly
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in brackets: She is a very _______ (create) person.
Fill in the blank: The _______ (arrange) of the chairs was neat.
Fill in the blank: The _______ (create) of the painting took many hours.
Fill in the blank: The _______ (decide) was difficult to make.
Is the word 'unbelievable' formed by adding both a prefix and a suffix to the root word 'believe'?
True or False: The prefix 'dis-' can be used to form the opposite of the word 'agree'.
True or False: The word 'dislike' is formed by adding a prefix to the word 'like'.
True or False: The word 'impossible' is formed by adding a prefix to the word 'possible'.
