Present perfect continuous & Cohesive devices — O/L English

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Check before you answer: Tense Distinction: Differentiating between Present Perfect Simple (focusing on completion/quantity) and Present Perfect Continuous (focusing on duration and ongoing process).

1. Add the correct suffix to the root word 'achieve' to form a noun that completes the sentence: 'Passing the examination with nine distinctions is a remarkable ______ for any student.'
   1. A) achievement
   2. B) achieving
   3. C) achievable
   4. D) achiever
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   Correct answer: A) achievement

   The suffix '-ment' is added to the verb 'achieve' to form the abstract noun 'achievement', which fits grammatically after the adjective 'remarkable'.

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   Step 1: Identify the required part of speech: an adjective ('remarkable') precedes a noun. Step 2: Examine word forms derived from 'achieve': 'achievement' (noun - accomplishment), 'achievable' (adjective), 'achiever' (noun - person who achieves), 'achieving' (participle). Step 3: Context refers to the accomplishment of distinctions, so 'achievement' is correct. Answer: achievement.
   Modelled on: the O/L English examination pattern

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Grade 10 · Term 2