Chapter 3 of 519% of exam
Word Forms in Professional Writing
Notes, consent forms, and instructions require the correct part of speech. This chapter shows how the position of a word signals whether a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb is needed. Choosing the right form keeps written communication accurate.
Nouns After Adjectives and Possessives
A noun follows an adjective or a possessive: 'clear instructions' and 'their agreement'. Learning the noun form of a root (instruct to instructions) avoids invented words.
Adverbs with Action Verbs
Adverbs describe how an action is done: 'communicate clearly'. The adjective 'clear' would be wrong here because it is the verb, not a noun, being modified.
Base Verbs After 'To'
The infinitive marker 'to' is followed by a base verb: 'to address the patient's questions'. Choosing a noun or adjective form after 'to' is a common error.