Shape & Place
English Language: KS3, topic 4.1.6
Form - Shape
Words containing 'form' generally relate to shape or form.
Reform
- To reform is to change the form of something.
- Example: The rebels want political reform.
- Alternative: The rebels want political change.
Conform
- To conform is to go along with the form or shape of something.
- Example: Many people in Germany conformed to the Nazi Party's mentality during World War II.
- Alternative: Many people in Germany adopted the Nazi Party's mentality during World War II.
Form
- To form is to make something a specific shape.
- Example: According to the story of Genesis 2, God formed man from dust.
- Alternative: According to the story of Genesis 2, God made man from dust.
Loc - Place
Words containing 'loc' are generally to do with place.
Location
- A location is a place.
- Example: How far away is the location?
- Alternative: How far away is the place?
Relocate
- To relocate is to move place.
- Example: Wilson relocated to the countryside.
- Alternative: Wilson moved to the countryside.
Dislocate
- To dislocate is to move something out of place.
- Example: Harry dislocated his collarbone playing rugby.
- Alternative: Harry injured his collarbone playing rugby.
Test yourself on Shape & Place
What does the root word 'form' relate to?
What does it mean to transform something?
Words containing 'loc' are generally to do with what?