To memorize an English word without paying attention to its word forms often results in the following errors in writing.
1) After the teacher's encouraging, the depressed student feels much better.
2) My parents always treat me kind and patient.
Corrections:
3) After the teacher's encouragement, the depressed student feels much better.
4) My parents always treat me kindly and patiently.
It's obvious that many English words vary their word forms according to their grammatical functions.So, when you learn an English word, you should be aware of both its meanings and its different word forms.
Practice 1-3-1
Choose the correct word form to fit each sentence.Use appropriate verb tenses and singular or plural forms for nouns.Answers are provided only for the first two groups.
Group one: considerably, consideration, consider, considerable, consi-derate
1.There is_________ amount of memory work in English study.
2.Please give careful_________ to this question.
3.Losing 20 pounds changed her appearance_________.
4.It's very_________ of you to send me a get-well card.
5.Due to the educational reform in our university, the teachers must_________ offering some new courses.
Group two: technology, technique, technical, technically, technician, technological
1.The machine has broken down, but one of our_________ will repair it.
2.From a_________ perspective, this book is superbly written.
3.Modern civilization depends greatly on_________.
4.He described the machine in simple terms, then rather more_________.
5.The young artist has imagination but needs to improve his_________.
6.The_________ revolution will create new jobs and professions.
Group three: unsatisfactory, satisfactory, satisfying, satisfaction, satisf-actorily, satisfied, satisfy
1.Will this information_________ your curiosity?
2.The actress gave a_________ performance but could have done better.
3.I have a feeling of_________ when the work is finished.
4.Are you quite_________ with your new apartment?
5.Your work is_________ to the project manager.You must put more energy in it.
6.The story has a_________ ending.
7.All the machines run_________.
Practice 1-3-2
Put the following words into different word forms.Answers are provided only for the first 10 words.
Part Ⅰ
Verb
Noun
Verb
Noun
Verb
Noun
1.live
_________ 2.prepare
_________ 3.complain
_________
4.grow
_________ 5._________
memory 6.confuse
_________
7.increase
_________ 8.blood
_________ 9.decide
_________
10.lose
_________ 11.threat
_________ 12.respect
_______
13._________ ability
14.study
_________ 15.survive
_________
16.lack
_________ 17.require
_________ 18.consume
_________
19._________ response 20.retire
_________ 21.admire
_________
22.injure
_________ 23.trust
_________ 24._________
breath
25.apologize _________ 26._________
pursuit 27._________
relief
28.fire
_________ 29.leave
_________ 30.set up
_________
Part Ⅱ
Adj.
Noun
Adj.
Noun
Adj.
Noun
1.dry
_________ 2.safe
_________ 3.diligent
_________
4.lazy
_________ 5.poor
_________ 6.brave
_________
7.beautiful _________ 8.art
_________ 9._________
mind
10.wise
_________ 11.modest
_________ 12.generous
_________
13.private
_________ 14.uncomfortable _________ 15.violent
_________
16._________ profession 17._________ intelligence 18.necessary _________
19._________ attraction 20._________ joy 21._________ hesitation
22.popular
_________ 23._________ energy 24._________ pride
25.fair
_________ 26.enthusiastic _________ 27._________ gratitude
28.late
_________ 29._________ year 30._________ tooth
Practice 1-3-3
The following sentences containing errors in word form were collected from Chinese students' writings.Identify and correct the wrong word form (s) in each of the sentences below. For example:
Error in word form: You speak English very good.
Correction: You speak English very well.Or: You speak very good English.
Answers are provided only for the first ten sentences.
1.China has made rapid progress in cultural, education, science, and technology.
2.I thanked my parents for their helping.
3.They think honest in life is the most important.
4.Our world is full of warm and hope.
5.When I began to play the piano at the age of six, my father treated me very severe.
6.We should be wisdom enough to budget our money.
7.Chinese people are polite and tolerate.
8.Spring is full of hopeness.
9.We need a kind, brave, and humor person to join us.
10.When he studied in America, he had many inconvenients due to his poor English.
11.If all of us are willing to help others, our society will become a harmony one.
12.Friends are your most valuable wealthy.
13.I can speak to others without any afraid.
14.My brave and confidence let me fulfill my dreams.
15.Relaxing is important for people.
16.Waste of resources leads to great destroy of the environment.
17.Too much anxious will make me depressed.
18.To memory a new word is not easy.
19.Today our world is regarded as a globe village.
20.The best way to forget your trouble is to do some pleasure things.
21.We live more comfortable now than before.
22.We learn English in order to communication with foreigners.
23.The leisure economy is very benefit to Chinese people.
24.The food is abundance and variety.
25.With a cellphone, you can get information very quick and convenient.
26.A real wise person never shows off his intelligent.
27.Since nobody can do a job perfect only by himself, cooperate is important.
28.Due to the population explosion in the world, more and more new born children are suffering from starving.
29.He is very health both physical and mental.
30.Study needs interesting, patient, and practical.
Practice 1-3-4
Write the correct word forms.
Step 1.Write down any three words (such as verbs, adverbs, adjectives, or nouns) that could have different word forms.
Step 2.Exchange with your classmate the three words you have just written.
Step 3.Try to find as many different word forms for each of the words as you can.
For example: economy
1.economic 2.economical 3.economically 4.economize 5.economics 6.economist