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Advanced Word Formation - N-O

By Kenneth Beare, About.com

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
narration narrator narrated narrate
nationalism nationalist nationalistic nationalize
naturalization naturalist naturally naturalize
navigation navigator navigable navigate
negotiation negotiator negotiable negotiate
nursing nurse nursed nurse
offense offender offensive offend
office officer official officiate
operation operator operative operate
opportunism opportunist opportunistic opportune
oppression oppressor oppressive oppress
optimism optimist optimistic to be optimistic
organization organizer organizational organize
ownership owner owned own

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