ENGLISH VOCABULARY GUIDE

Noun, Verb and Adjective Forms: A Sentence-Building Guide

Word-form questions become easier when you locate the grammar slot before looking at meaning.

Clear Explanation

• A determiner plus blank often points toward a noun.

• A subject followed by a tense-bearing blank often needs a verb.

• A noun may need an adjective before it.

• A verb or adjective may be modified by an adverb.

• Check agreement and tense after choosing the part of speech.

Examples

Her success surprised the team.
She succeeded after several attempts.
The successful project ended successfully.

Quick Comparison

Common Mistake

Do not select a word only because its Korean translation looks similar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I identify a noun slot?

Look for articles, determiners, prepositions, and the sentence’s subject or object position.

Does -ly always create an adverb?

Often, but not always; friendly is a common adjective exception.

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