Word formations

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

What is word formation?

What is it?

Cambridge / Anglia

Woordenschat

Veranderen van woordsoort

Change the word sing so it fits the sentence:
The ___ was very nervous.

What are they?

 Explanation:

The _____ was very nervous. (sing)

You have to complete the sentence with the person noun (singer). 

You change the verb (sing) into the person noun (singer).

Follow these steps:

• What form is the new word? A verb? A noun? An adjective? An adverb?

• Nouns often end: -ment, -ion, -ness, -ity.

• People nouns often end: -er, -or, -ist, -ian.

Follow these steps:

• Adjectives often end: -able, -ible, -ive, -al, -ic, -ed, -ing.

• Some verbs end: -ise, -ate, -en.

• Adverbs often end: -ly.

Follow these steps:

• Is the new word negative? If so, you may need a prefix, e.g. un- (unhappy), im- (impolite), in- (inexperienced), dis- (dishonest), etc.

• If you don’t know the new word, guess. You may be right!

• Check your answers carefully when you finish

Exercise

On the following slides you will find a couple of exercises.

Read the sentence and use the word in brackets (haakjes) to form a new word that fits within the sentence.

What is the ____ of the word in this sentence?
(MEAN)

Are you ____ this worried about your test?
(USUAL)

Watch out for any ___ in the dark.
(DANGEROUS)

The diet you're on is very ___. It doesn't have enough fruits and veggies.
(HEALTH)

Do you think it's ___ to send me the package by tomorrow?
(POSSIBILITY)

I appreciate her ___ during this difficult time.
(KIND)

I was just trying to be ___ towards him and he accused me of wanting his money! - (friend)

Hoe goed denk je nu al word formations te kunnen maken?

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