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Word Formation Flashcards

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  1. Choose the correct form: 'The ___ of the new bridge took two years.' (noun from 'construct')

    Answer: construction

    'Construction' is the noun meaning the process of building or the thing being built.

  2. Which word is formed correctly? 'The medicine is said to be ___ (causing harm).'

    Answer: harmful

    'Harmful' means causing harm. 'Harmless' means causing no harm — the opposite.

  3. Form the adverb: 'She ___ agreed to help.' (without hesitation)

    Answer: immediately

    'Immediately' is the adverb formed from 'immediate' by adding '-ly'.

  4. Which prefix creates the word meaning 'to write again'?

    Answer: rewrite

    'Rewrite' means to write again. The prefix 're-' means again or back.

  5. Complete: 'The doctor showed great ___ towards her patients.' (noun from 'compassionate')

    Answer: compassion

    'Compassion' is the noun. 'Compassionate' is the adjective. 'Compassionately' is the adverb.

  6. Which sentence uses word formation correctly?

    Answer: She is a very talented musician.

    'Talented' is the correct adjective form of the noun 'talent', using the suffix '-ed'.