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Advanced Word Formation - I-J

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Word formation is one of the keys to success for advanced level ESL learners. Advanced level English exams such as the TOEFL, First Certificate CAE and Proficiency use word formation as one of the key testing elements. These word formation charts provide the concept noun, personal noun, adjective and verb forms of key vocabulary listed in alphabetical order.

Advanced Word Formation Pages - Links

A, B-C, D,E, F-H,I-J,L-M, N-O, P1,P2-R, S1,S2-T1 T2-U, V-Z

Word Forms

Concept noun Personal noun Adjective Verb
idealism idealist idealistic idealize
illustration illustrator illustrative illustrate
immigration immigrant immigrated immigrate
immortality immortal immortal immortalize
impersonation impersonator impersonated impersonate
importation importer imported import
industrialization industrialist industrialized industrialize
innovation innovator innovative innovate
inspection inspector inspected inspect
instruction instructor instructive instruct
interpretation interpreter interpreted interpret
intrusion intruder intrusive intrude
invasion invader invaded invade
invention inventor inventive invent
investigation investigator investigative investigate
justice justice of the peace justifiable justify

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