Question

how is the word protection different from the word protect?

protection is a noun, while protect is an adjective.
protection is a noun, while protect is a verb.
protection is a verb, while protect is an adverb.
protection is a verb, while protect is a noun.

Explanation:

Analyze the word "protection"

The suffix "-tion" is a common noun-forming suffix in English. Therefore, "protection" is a noun representing the state or act of being protected.

Analyze the word "protect"

The word "protect" expresses an action (to keep safe from harm). Therefore, "protect" is a verb.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1 states "protection" is a noun and "protect" is an adjective. This is incorrect because "protect" is a verb.
• Option 2 states "protection" is a noun and "protect" is a verb. This is correct.
• Option 3 states "protection" is a verb and "protect" is an adverb. This is incorrect.
• Option 4 states "protection" is a verb and "protect" is a noun. This is incorrect.

Answer:

• (A) Protection is a noun, while protect is an adjective.
• (B) Protection is a noun, while protect is a verb. (Correct answer)
• (C) Protection is a verb, while protect is an adverb.
• (D) Protection is a verb, while protect is a noun.