Question

question 10
knowing that the word expect in this passage is a verb meaning to look forward to, what does that tell you about the part of speech and meaning of its derivation expectation?
expectation is the adverb form meaning without limits.
expectation is the adjective form meaning thrilling.
expectation is the adjective form meaning the state of being expected.
expectation is the noun form meaning the state of looking forward to...

Explanation:

The suffix "-tion" is commonly used to form nouns from verbs. Since "expect" is a verb, adding "-tion" creates the noun "expectation". The meaning of "expectation" (the state of looking forward to) is related to the verb "expect" (to look forward to). Options A (adverb form) and B, C (adjective forms) are incorrect as the suffix -tion indicates a noun.

Answer:

D. Expectation is the noun form meaning the state of looking forward to...