Speech writing; Nominalisation of adjectives - SS2 English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Write a speech on on the topic of "The Importance of Education":
Good morning, everyone. I am here today to talk to you about the importance of education.
Education is the key to success in life. It opens up doors to better jobs, higher incomes, and a better quality of life. It also helps us to become better citizens and to make a positive contribution to society.
There are many reasons why education is so important. First, education helps us to develop our minds. It teaches us how to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively. These are all essential skills for success in today's world.
Second, education helps us to learn about the world around us. It teaches us about history, science, and culture. This knowledge helps us to understand the world we live in and to make informed decisions about our lives.
Third, education helps us to develop our character. It teaches us about values such as honesty, integrity, and respect. These values are essential for living a good life and for making a positive difference in the world.
In conclusion, education is the key to success in life. It opens up doors to better jobs, higher incomes, and a better quality of life. It also helps us to become better citizens and to make a positive contribution to society.
I urge you all to value education and to make the most of your educational opportunities. Thank you for your time.
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In the following sentences, identify the nominalized adjectives and state the suffixes used:
- The teacher's kindness impressed the students.
- The beauty of the sunset was breathtaking.
- The cleverness of the thief was evident.
- The sadness of the news was overwhelming.
- kindness (-ness)
- beauty (-ty)
- cleverness (-ness)
- sadness (-ness)
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Complete the following sentences with nominalized adjectives formed from the adjectives in brackets:
- The (hard) work of the students paid off.
- The (good) news made everyone happy.
- The (bad) weather caused a lot of problems.
- The hard work of the students paid off.
- The good news made everyone happy.
- The bad weather caused a lot of problems.
Which of the following is the nominalized form of the adjective clever?
Cleverness
Clevernesses
Cleverment
Cleverity
To our dear student, who is graduating from SS2 today, we raise a glass to your success. What are your plans for the future?
I plan to continue my education and pursue a degree in engineering. I am excited to learn more about this field and use my skills to make a positive impact on the world. I am also grateful for the support of my family and teachers, who have helped me to achieve my goals. Finally, Cheers to the world for creating an atmosphere of learning.