Changing verbs ending with -ate
to nouns ending with -ation

1. Change the following verbs to nouns. Take away the -ate and add -ation.  The first one is done for you.

 

Root Verb	Noun	Root Verb	Noun
educate	education	create
operate		demonstrate
concentrate		exaggerate
retaliate		abbreviate

 
 

2.  Write down the root verbs of these nouns. Check in the dictionary if you need help.




Noun	Root Verb	Noun	Root Verb
relegation		location
dedication		ventilation
radiation		indication

 

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