Word formation |
| begin |
began, begun, beginner, beginning |
The lesson began at ten o’clock.
We'd already begun when Sam arrived.
She lost the game, but she is only a beginner.
I missed the end of the film, but I saw the beginning. |
| brave |
bravery |
The police officer got an award for bravery. |
| correct |
correction, incorrect |
I’ve made a few corrections to your article.
I’m afraid that’s incorrect. |
| divide |
division |
I'm good at multiplication, but not division. |
| educate |
education |
Every child should get an education. |
| instruct |
instruction, instructor |
Listen carefully to the instructions before you do the exercise.
She’s a driving instructor. |
| memory |
memorise, memorial |
Do we have to memorise all these irregular verbs?
There’s a memorial to Mr Watkins in the school garden. |
| refer |
reference |
I’m applying for a job, so could you write me a reference? |
| silent |
silence, silently |
I want absolute silence in the exam.
The students all worked silently. |
| simple |
simplify, simplicity |
It's very difficult, so I'll simplify it for you.
Simplicity is important in good written communication. |
