Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Class”
students who study together with a teacher
Word Family of Class
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- My class is learning about world history this semester. A1
- The class will take a field trip to the museum next week. A1
- She is the most popular student in her class. A1
Word Form Patterns for Class
-ify
Adds **-ify** to form a verb meaning to make or cause to be. Example: class → classify.
-ic
Adds **-ic** to form an adjective meaning relating to or resembling. Example: class → classic.
Origin and Word Formation of Class
from Latin 'classis', originally meaning a military division or fleet
In most English-speaking schools, students stay in the same class for a full year with one main teacher.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Class
Wrong: The class are ready for the test.
Correct: The class is ready for the test.
Class is a singular noun, so use singular verb 'is'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Class
What are the word forms of “class”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “class”?
“class” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “class” come from?
from Latin 'classis', originally meaning a military division or fleet