WORD FORMS
I. LET’S WARM UP
This paragraph contains two errors with word form. Find the errors and
correct them.
Technology in education
Technology has become an essential part of modern educate. It allows students to
access a wide range of resources and makes learning more efficiency. However, some
argue that over-reliance on technology can reduce critical thinking skills and face-to-
face communication among students. Teachers should find a balance between
traditional methods and digital tools to maximize the benefits of technology.
II. COMMON USE
Word Common use Example
forms
Noun As a subject: đóng vai Education is important for success
trò làm chủ ngữ trong
câu
As an object: Đứng He needs more information
sau động từ hoặc giới
từ
As a modifier: Danh Technology education is growing fast
từ bổ nghĩa cho danh
từ khác.
Verb Làm động từ chính Technology transforms education
trong câu: Diễn tả significantly
hành động, trạng thái.
Đứng sau các động Students need to improve their skills
từ khuyết thiếu hoặc
"to": Thể hiện ý định
hoặc khả năng.
Adjective Đứng trước danh từ: A successful student.
tính từ bổ sung ý nghĩa
cho danh từ đi sau.
Sau động từ to be The lesson was interesting.
hoặc động từ liên
kết (linking verbs):
Tính từ đóng vai trò bổ
ngữ cho chủ ngữ.
Sau trạng từ chỉ mức The weather is extremely hot.
độ: Tính từ thường đi
sau trạng từ như very,
extremely, quite, too.
Adverb Trước động từ Students always participate actively in
thường (trạng từ chỉ discussions
tần suất, mức độ
Giữa trợ động từ và Teachers have carefully explained the
động từ chính rules.
Trạng từ thường đứng She explained the concept clearly.
sau động từ hoặc sau He solved the problem efficiently
tân ngữ (nếu có).
Trạng từ đứng trước This solution is completely wrong.
tính từ. The task was very easy.
Activity 1: Complete the sentences by choosing the correct word form:
1. The use of technology in classrooms has made education_________for students and
teachers.
(easy / easier / easily)
2. The internet has brought _________________ changes to how we communicate with
each other.
(important / importantly / importance)
3. The new app will help students ________________ their study habits and improve
their grades.
(improve / improvement / improving)
4. Online learning offers more _______________ways for students to access materials
and lessons.
(flexible / flexibility / flexibly
5. Many people think that technology in schools can be very _______________ for
students’ learning.
(helpful / help / helps)
6. Using smartphones in class may _________________ students' attention during
lessons.
(distract / distraction / distracting)
7. The new software has made it ______________ for teachers to track students'
progress.
(possible / possibly / possibility)____________
8. With the help of technology, learning can become ______________ and more
enjoyable for students.
(fun / funnier / funnily)
9. The internet has ________________access to information, allowing people to learn
from anywhere.
crease / increased / increasing)
10. The latest technology has made working from home much _______________for
many employees.
(convenient / convenience / conveniently)
Activity 2: Choose the correct form of the word
1. Many people worry that excessive reliance on artificial intelligence could make
humans increasingly _______________ (dependence / dependent) on machines.
2. The _______________ (develop / development) of faster internet connections has
transformed the way we work and communicate.
3. Social media platforms allow users to interact ______________ (automatically /
automation) without the need for face-to-face meetings.
4. Technology has greatly improved the ______________ (efficient / efficiency) of many
industrial processes.
5. Some argue that the widespread use of smartphones is leading to a decline in real-
life __________ (communicate / communication) skills.
6. Advances in robotics have made it easier to perform tasks in _____________
(industry / industrial) environments, such as manufacturing or mining.
7. Scientists are now able to _____________(demonstration / demonstrate) the
capabilities of artificial intelligence in diagnosing diseases.
8. People need to be cautious about the overuse of social media to avoid becoming
socially __________ (isolation / isolated).
9. The __________ (introduce / introduction) of electric vehicles is an important step
toward reducing carbon emissions.
10. Many fear that jobs requiring repetitive tasks will be replaced by __________
(automation / automatically) in the near future.
Activity 3: Identify and Correct Word Form Errors
1. Many people believe that technology has brought significant improve to our
daily lives. It allows people to communicate more effective and access
information instant. However, the overuse of digital devices can lead to isolate
and reduce real interact between individuals. Therefore, it is important to use
technology wise and balance it with real-life experiences.
2. Online education has become a popular choose for many students due to its
convenient and flexible. It allows learners to study at their own pace and save
time by avoid daily commuting. Moreover, online courses often offer a wide
variety of subject, making it more access to different fields of knowledge.
However, some students may feel lonely and lack motivate when studying
alone. The absence of face-to-face interact can also limit their communication
skill. In conclusion, while online learning has many benefit, it is important to
address its negative effect to ensure quality education.
3. Working from home has become increasing common, especially after the
pandemic. Supporter of remote work argue that it offers more flexibility and
help employees achieve better work-life balance. It can also lead to high
productive because workers avoid long commutes and office distract.
However, others believe that working from home can cause isolate and make
team communicate more difficult. In addition, not all jobs are suit for remote
work, which may limit the effectively of this model in certain industries.
III. COMPLEX SENTENCES WITH REASONS CLAUSES
1. Định nghĩa
Câu phức với mệnh đề chỉ lý do là câu có một mệnh đề chính và một mệnh đề phụ
giải thích lý do cho hành động hoặc sự kiện trong mệnh đề chính. Mệnh đề chỉ lý do
thường được bắt đầu bằng các liên từ như because (bởi vì), since (vì), as (vì), hoặc for
(vì).
2. Các loại mệnh đề chỉ lý do
Because Many people prefer using smartphones because they
allow easy access to information and instant
communication
Since Technology has greatly improved education since it allows
students to access online resources and learn at their own
pacea
As As it helps improve efficiency and reduce human error,
many companies are adopting automation
Chú ý: Khi một subordinating conjunction (liên từ phụ) đứng ở đầu mệnh đề phụ
trong một câu phức, bạn cần phải sử dụng dấu phẩy để ngăn cách mệnh đề phụ
với mệnh đề chính.
As it helps improve efficiency and reduce human error, many companies are adopting
automation.
Activity 2: Combine the sentences using the subordinating conjunctions
"because", "since", or "as".
1. Technology has advanced rapidly in recent years. Many aspects of our daily life
have changed as a result.
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2. Smartphones allow people to stay connected instantly. They have become an
essential tool for communication.
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3. The internet provides a wealth of information. People can access this information
at any time.
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4. Online education has become more popular. It offers flexible learning opportunities
for people with busy schedules.
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5. Many people use social media to keep in touch with friends and family. It helps
bridge the distance between people in different parts of the world.
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