Word Forms

Verbs

Used for actions, feelings and events. Common endings include -en, -ize, -ify, -er, -ate

We need to widen our search for suitable suppliers.
We intend to modernize our factories next year.

Nouns

Used for people, objects and places. Endings may include -tion, -ance, -ence, -er, -ist, -hood, -ness, -ion

Thank you for your application.
The entrance is over there on the left.

Adjectives

Used for describing nouns. Adjectives come before nouns, but after the verb to be.
Common endings include: -ful, -ive, -ly, -ous, -ing, -ic, -ical, -less, -able, -ible, -ish, -al.

Adverbs

Used for describing adjectives or verbs. Adverbs usually end in -ly or -ally

They all work quickly to finish the work on time.
Thank you for working so hard. You have done very well.