WORD FORMATION
Part 1: TIPS
Common types:
Verb: add in some common suffixes such as -en, -ize, -ate, -ify
Ex: Simplify, Organize, Collaborate, etc.
Noun: add in some common suffixes such as -tion/-sion, -ity/-ty, -ness, -ment, -ism, -ist
Ex: Celebration, Decision, Individualism, etc.
Adjective: add in some common suffixes such as -ful, -able/-ible, -ing, -al, -ish, -aus
Ex: Beautiful, Determinable, Foolish, etc.
Adverb: Mostly formed by adding suffix -ly for Adverb of Manner
Ex: Carefully, Beautifully, Quickly, etc.
Irregular Adverb: Good->Well, Fast->Fast, Late->Late, etc.
How to do your practice:
Understand the meaning of whole sentence
Identify the type of word you need to fill in (Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb)
Choose the most suitable one and pay attention on Tenses/Subject, etc
PART 2: PRACTICE
Practice 1: Đề thi ĐGNL SPHN 2024
Play dough, made from clay, is the toy that children love during their childhood. It is perfect for all
ages because it is non-toxic and reusable. While the clay often ends up dried-out on the kitchen
table, the benefits of this simple toy far……(Weigh) the cost. When children are forming play dough
into different shapes, they are directly building up……(Strong) in their tiny hands. The acts of
squeezing, rolling,……(Flat) and more help the children develop muscles used in their hands for
useful fine motor…..(Move) in the future, such as holding a pencil or using scissors. In addition,
squeezing play dough is great for helping calm down children. Playing with the clay can help ease…..
(Tense), release excess energy, improve focus, and express emotions. If a child is feeling stressed, a
container of play dough can wash their worries way.
