TASKS FOR SUBMISSION TO YOUR TUTOR
TASK 1
Find at least 2 other different forms of the following words. Name the forms and demonstrate them in sentences as in the example:
Argue (verb)
1. Argument (Noun)
The newly-weds had a big argument on their wedding night.
2. Arguably (Adverb)
He is arguably one of the best in his profession
Repentance (noun)
1. repent (verb)
God welcomes the sinner who repents.
2. repentant (adjective)
She was not in the least repentant.
(http://www.oxforddictionaries.com)
Grief (noun)
1. grief-stricken (adjective)
There was no way of consoling her grief-stricken family.
2. grieve (verb)
They are still grieving for their dead child.
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Cleanliness (noun)
1. cleanse (verb )
The wound was then cleansed and dressed.
2. cleanly (adverb)
The boat moved cleanly through the water.
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Allowance (noun)
1. allowable (adjective)
It’s not allowable under union rules.
2. allow (verb)
His parents won't allow him to stay out late.
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Tolerance (noun)
1. tolerable( adjective)
The doctors manage to keep the pain at a tolerable level.
2. tolerably (adverb)
He plays the piano tolerably (well).
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TASK 2
Give 5 examples of each of the following compounds:-
1. Two nouns making a single compound noun
A policeman
B boyfriend
C bedroom
D motorcycle
E.blackboard
2. A noun and a gerund making one item
a Living Room
b Raining Days
cTeaching Condition
d Working Day
e Looking Glass
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3. Two hyphenated words making one item
A pick-me-up
b good-hearted
c mother-in-law
d rock-forming minerals
e big-headed
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TASK 3
Form 2 words from each of the following prefixes:-
1. auto autocorrection, autobiography
2. con context, connotation...