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Converting Words into Verbs

Convert nouns and adjectives into verbs by adding suffixes -ate, -ise (-ize), and -ify, understanding how word class changes affect sentence construction

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Question 1 of 3

Which word correctly changes the adjective “simple” into a verb?

Question 2 of 3

Which of the following is the correct verb formed from the adjective "simple"?

Question 3 of 3

Which word correctly changes the adjective “simple” into a verb by adding the appropriate suffix?

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What a child can do after this Skill

Add -ate, -ise, or -ify to nouns or adjectives to form verbs, e.g. pollen → pollinate, advert → advertise, simple → simplify
Choose the correct verb-forming suffix for a given root and use the resulting verb in a sentence, e.g. 'They needed to classify the animals' from 'class'
Identify the word-class change when a suffix converts a noun or adjective into a verb and explain how this affects the sentence structure

Curriculum standards this Skill teaches

Eng.App2.Y5.Word.1 — Converting nouns or adjectives into verbs

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