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.