Verb → Noun Word Families
IELTS with Mujahid · Beginner practice
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What is a word family? A word family is a group of related words, for example educate (verb), education (noun), educational (adjective) and educator (person). In IELTS you must use the right form in the right place, so learn the noun form of every verb you know.
Action noun
decide → decisionPerson noun
teach → teacherSpecial noun
choose → choice
decide → decisionPerson noun
teach → teacherSpecial noun
choose → choice
-tion / -sionAction or result
-mentAction or result
-ance / -enceState or action
-alAction or result
-er / -or / -antThe person who does it
Special changesLearn these by heart
Same form (verb and noun)The word looks the same. The sentence shows if it is a verb or a noun.
💡 IELTS tip: Noun forms make Writing more academic. Instead of People communicate more now, write Communication has improved. Watch the spelling: advice is the noun and advise is the verb. Also, advice, information, research and damage are uncountable, so never write advices or informations.
Ready? Tap a tab above and start with 1. Find the Noun.
Activity 1: Find the Noun
Choose the correct noun form of the verb.
Activity 2: Gap Fill
Choose the correct word form to complete each sentence.
Activity 3: Spot the Error
Two nouns are spelled correctly. One is spelled wrong. Tap the wrong word.
Activity 4: Fix the Mistake
Each pair has one correct sentence and one with a wrong word form. Tap the correct sentence.
Activity 5: Type It
Write the noun form of the verb in brackets. The number of letters is given as a clue. Press Check or Enter.