Word Formation and Derivation

The video tutorial explains verbs ending with the suffix 'ize', highlighting spelling differences between the USA, Canada, and other parts of the world. It provides examples of such verbs and demonstrates how to form nouns by adding the suffix 'ation'. Additionally, it shows how to derive adjectives and nouns by removing the 'ize' suffix. The tutorial encourages learners to explore more words formed in similar ways.

What is the primary focus of verbs ending with the suffix 'ize'?

• To describe a state of being

• To express a future intention

• To indicate a past action

• To transform or make something

How is the suffix 'ize' typically spelled in the USA and Canada?

• ize

• ise

• yze

• izee

Which of the following is an example of a verb with the suffix 'ize'?

• Civilize

• Economy

• Memory

• Western

What does the verb 'modernize' mean?

• To make something old

• To make something modern

• To make something traditional

• To make something ancient

Which noun is formed from the verb 'organize'?

• Organism

• Organization

• Organist

• Organ

What is the noun form of 'realize'?

• Realization

• Reality

• Realism

• Realist

How do you form nouns from verbs ending in 'ize'?

• By adding 'ment'

• By adding 'ation'

• By adding 'ness'

• By adding 'ity'

What is the root word of 'westernize'?

• West

• Western

• Westerly

• Westward

Which of the following is a noun derived from 'economize'?

• Economy

• Economist

• Economization

• Economics

What is the adjective form of 'civilize'?

• Civilian

• Civil

• Civilization

• Civility