ইংরেজি ভাষা ও সাহিত্যEnglish GrammarVocabulary — Word Formation (Noun to Verb)
The verb form of 'danger' is-
কdangered
খendangered
গindanger
ঘendanger✓
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Correct Answer: (D) endanger
Word formation — specifically converting a noun into its verb form — is a regularly tested vocabulary skill in NTRCA exams.
"Danger" → Verb Form:
— The correct verb form of the noun "danger" is: endanger
— Structure: en- (prefix) + danger (noun) = endanger (verb)
— Meaning: to put someone or something at risk; to threaten the safety of
— Example: "Pollution endangers marine life."
— Example: "Reckless driving endangers lives."
The prefix "en-" / "em-":
The prefix "en-" converts nouns and adjectives into verbs:
— danger → endanger
— courage → encourage
— power → empower
— rich → enrich
— large → enlarge
— bold → embolden
— slave → enslave
Why others are wrong:
✗ "dangered" — no such standard English verb form; adding -ed to a noun directly is incorrect
✗ "endangered" — this is the PAST TENSE/PAST PARTICIPLE or ADJECTIVE form of endanger (e.g., "an endangered species"), not the base verb form
✗ "indanger" — not a real English word; "in-" is not used with "danger" as a verb prefix
Note on "Endangered":
"Endangered" is the adjective/participial form (e.g., "endangered species"), while "endanger" is the base verb.
Source: Oxford Learner's Dictionary; Word Formation in English; NTRCA Question Bank.