Word Formation Flashcards

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'Her _______ to detail made her an excellent editor.'

Answer: attention

'Attention' is the noun form needed after 'Her' to act as the subject of the phrase.

Choose the correct word form: 'The scientist made a _______ discovery that changed medicine.'

Answer: revolutionary

'Revolutionary' is the adjective that modifies the noun 'discovery'.

Select the correct form: 'He acted very _______ during the crisis.'

Answer: professionally

'Professionally' is the adverb that modifies the verb 'acted'.

Which suffix creates a noun meaning 'the state of being kind'?

Answer: kind-ness

The suffix '-ness' attaches to adjectives to form nouns denoting a state or quality.

Choose the word that fits: 'The new policy was met with wide _______ from the public.'

Answer: approval

'Approval' is the noun form required after 'wide' and before 'from'.

Which word is correctly formed? 'The film received _______ reviews from critics.'

Answer: enthusiastic

'Enthusiastic' is the adjective that correctly modifies the noun 'reviews'.

Identify the correctly formed word: 'There was a complete _______ of trust between them.'

Answer: breakage

'Breakage' is a noun meaning the act or result of breaking, fitting the context of 'a complete ___.'