Unit 18 education and learning word formation

For questions 1- 8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

school trip

There are many (1) … ways to enhance learning beyond the classroom, and taking your students on a school trip is one of the most beneficial. The options for great destinations are (2) …, but no matter where you go, a well-planned trip will allow students to expand their (3) … of their subjects while at the same time (4) … their appreciation for global life and culture. Italy is an ideal choice for achieving both these aims, as it is a history-rich country where many academic subjects can be explored, as well as being a vibrant and diverse place perfect for (5) … horizons. Read on to find out about some of the highlights that await in its capital Rome. Capturing the hearts of (6) …, writers and thinkers through the ages, and featured in (7) … paintings, novels and films, the ‘Eternal City’ has earned its nickname as a centre of beauty and culture, and it is not difficult to see why it has become such an (8) … popular school trip destination.

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[answer=»EXCELLENT» label=»EXCEL»]

[answer=»PLENTIFUL» label=»PLENTY»]

[answer=»KNOWLEDGE» label=»KNOW»]

[answer=»BROADENING» label=»BROAD»]

[answer=»EXPANDING» label=»EXPAND»]

[answer=»ARTISTS» label=»ART»]

[answer=»COUNTLESS» label=»COUNT»]

[answer=»ENDURINGLY» label=»ENDURE»]

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ANSWER keys

GAP 1 (EXCELLENT) … There are many excellent ways to enhance learning beyond the classroom, and taking your students … 
EXCEL => EXCELLENT | VERB => ADJECTIVE
ENT => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) that is or does something. (INDEPENDENT/SILENT/EFFICIENT) 
Root Words
1). He is an excellent writer. EXCEL(L) + ENT => ADJECTIVE
2). The school is known for the excellence of its teachers. EXCEL(L) + ENCE => NOUN
3). Last Embrace is a great play, excellently acted. EXCELLENT + LY => ADVERB

GAP 2 (PLENTIFUL) … great destinations are plentiful, but no matter where you go, a well-planned trip will allow students … 
PLENTY => PLENTIFUL | NOUN => ADJECTIVE 
FUL => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) having the quality of something or causing something. (FORGETFUL/PAINFUL/RESTFUL)
Root Words
1). He kept them plentifully supplied with gossip. PLENTIFUL + LY => ADVERB
2). Oil was plentiful, and therefore cheap, in that region. PLENTY + FUL => ADJECTIVE
3). Food is never too plenty in the area. PLENTY => ADJECTIVE

GAP 3 (KNOWLEDGE) … students to expand their knowledge of their subjects while at the same time broadening their … 
KNOW => KNOWLEDGE | VERB => NOUN
KNOW + LEDGE => the information, understanding and skills that you gain through education or experience. 
Root Words
1). She had a vast amount of knowledge about photography. KNOW + LEDGE => NOUN
2). I would never knowingly upset you. KNOWING + LY => ADVERB
3). George is very knowledgeable about the history of England. KNOWLEDGE + ABLE => ADJECTIVE

GAP 4 (BROADENING) … while at the same time broadening their appreciation for global life and culture. Italy is … 
BROAD => BROADEN + ING | ADJECTIVE => VERB
EN => SUFFIX (IN VERBS) to make something have a particular quality. (DARKEN/STRENGHTHEN/WIDEN)
Root Words
1). What is the breadth of this table? BROAD => BREADTH => INTERNAL CHANGE 
2). They need to broaden their understanding of other cultures. BROAD + EN => VERB
3). Broadly speaking, there are three types of whiskey. BROAD + LY => ADVERB

GAP 5 (EXPANDING) … place perfect for expanding horizons. Read on to find out about some of the highlights that … 
EXPAND => EXPANDING | VERB => GERUND
ING => SUFFIX (IN VERBS) action or process. (MEETING/SLEEPING/RUNNING)
Root Words
1). This book is an expansion of a lecture series. EXPAN(S) + ION => NOUN
2). I’ve bought a great smartphone with expandable memory. EXPAND + ABLE => ADJECTIVE
3). Our expansive host welcomed us warmly. EXPAN(S) + IVE => ADJECTIVE

GAP 6 (ARTISTS) … Capturing the hearts of artists writers and thinkers through the ages, and … 
ART => ARTISTS | NOUN => NOUN
IST => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) someone who studies a particular subject, plays an instrument. (NOVELIST/GUITARIST/LINGUIST)
Root Words
1). Tamara comes from a very artistic family. ARTIST + IC => ADJECTIVE
2). The Artistically Talented Art Show has been rescheduled for this Sunday. ARTISTICAL + LY => ADVERB
3). He played the piece with effortless artistry. ARTIST + RY => NOUN

GAP 7 (COUNTLESS) … ages, and featured in countless paintings, novels and films, the ‘Eternal City’ has earned … 
COUNT => COUNTLESS | VERB => ADJECTIVE
LESS => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) not possible to treat or affect in a particular way. (CARELESS/HARMLESS/TIRELESS)
Root Words
1). Countable nouns are easy to recognize. They are things that we can count. COUNT + ABLE => ADJECTIVE
2). I’ve warned you countless times. COUNT + LESS => ADJECTIVE
3). A noun that is uncountable cannot be made plural or used with a or an. UN + COUNT + ABLE => ADJECTIVE

GAP 8 (ENDURINGLY) … it has become such an enduringly popular school trip destination … 
ENDURE => ENDURINGLY | VERB => ADVERB
LY => SUFFIX (IN ADVERBS) in a specified manner. (VIRTUALLY/SADLY/SLOWLY)
Root Words
1). Ann felt that life was no longer endurable. ENDUR(E) + ABLE => ADJECTIVE
2). He has amazing physical endurance. ENDUR(E) + ANCE => NOUN
3). At every jolt he again felt unendurable pain. UN + ENDUR(E) + ABLE => ADJECTIVE