1. Did you notice the suffixes -ion, -ation, -ly in words such as education, expectation, deliberately in this unit? The suffixes -ion, -ation can be put after many verbs to form nouns, and -ly can be added to many adjectives to form adverbs. Listed in the box below are some nouns and adverbs with suffixes -ion, -ation, -ly you have come across in this unit. Write down their corresponding verb and adjective forms in the space provided.
▆ Answers:
Nouns with –ion/ation | Verbs | Adverbs with -ly | Adjectives |
anticipation | anticipate | concisely | concise |
association | associate | deliberately | deliberate |
contribution | contribute | effectively | effective |
edition | edit | equally | equal |
expectation | expect | immediately | immediate |
frustration | frustrate | presumably | presumable |
participation | participate | psychologically | psychological |
revision | revise | ultimately | ultimate |
Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.
▆ Answers for reference:
1) The judge asked the reporters not to disclose the name of the victim.
2) The teacher took pains to make sure that we all understood what he said.
3) Recently the school conducted a survey among those students who have attained academic excellence.
4) He said he would accept the job, so we have asked him to confirm his acceptance by writing us a letter.
5) George studies very hard. He wants to make the most of his chance to learn.
6) We can’t go. To begin with, it’s too cold. Besides, we’re busy.
7) It’s about time that someone spoke up for these basic truths / facts.
8) You should be working instead of lying there in bed at this time of the day.
9) I’ll jot down some notes while he’s speaking.
10) I can’t carry the suitcase on my own; it’s too heavy.
P31 2 priorities 3.conducted 4.principles 5 begin 6 priority 7. compromised 8.addition 9.filling 10.speaking
11.formula 12,participation/participating 13.based 14.least 15.way 16.pressure
