Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Instruct”
To teach someone how to do something, or to tell someone what they must do.
Word Family of Instruct
What is the noun of instruct? — instruction
What is the verb of instruct? — instruct
What is the adjective of instruct? — instructive
What is the adverb of instruct? — instructively
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The teacher instructed the students on how to write a proper essay. B2
- The manager instructed all employees to submit their reports by Friday. B2
- I was instructed to wait in the reception area. B2
Word Form Patterns for Instruct
-tion
Adds **-tion** to form a noun describing an action, process, or result. Example: instruct → instruction.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: instruct → instructively.
Origin and Word Formation of Instruct
From Latin 'instruere' (to build up, arrange). 'In-' (in) + 'struere' (to construct, build). Entered English in 14th century with both teaching and commanding meanings.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Instruct
Wrong: I was instructed about to submit the form.
Correct: I was instructed to submit the form.
Use 'instructed to + verb' without 'about'. 'About' is for nouns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Instruct
What are the word forms of “instruct”?
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 “instruct”?
“instruct” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “instruct” come from?
From Latin 'instruere' (to build up, arrange). 'In-' (in) + 'struere' (to construct, build). Entered English in 14th century with both teaching and commanding meanings.