Which word will take 'ment' to form a noun?

Appeared in: CGHS SSC - 2018

Explanation

The suffix "-ment" is a morpheme that attaches to verbs to create nouns, typically signifying the result or action of the verb.
The verb "procure" correctly combines with this suffix to form the noun "procurement," which means the action of obtaining something.
This follows a regular English grammar pattern, similar to how "achieve" becomes "achievement" and "employ" becomes "employment.".

Option B: The verb "propose" does not use the "-ment" suffix. It forms a noun using the suffix "-al".
Option C: The verb "recognize" forms its noun using the suffix "-tion".
Option D: The word "intent" is already a noun (and can also be an adjective). It does not require a suffix to be nominalized.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Noun formation using suffixes as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
In healthcare, "procurement" is a critical function for material management, referring to the process of acquiring all necessary supplies, equipment, and services.
Nurses play a key role in procurement by estimating demand, evaluating the quality of products, and managing inventory on their units to ensure patient care is not disrupted.
What if? If a hospital's procurement process is inefficient, it can lead to shortages of critical items like life-saving medications or personal protective equipment (PPE), directly compromising patient safety and quality of care.

How to Approach the Question

First, understand the question's task: identify which of the four words can have "-ment" added to it to create a valid noun.
Mentally (or on paper) add the suffix "-ment" to each option and assess if the resulting word is a recognized English noun.
Test Option A: Procure + ment = Procurement. This is a valid noun.
Test Option B: Propose + ment = Proposement. This is not a standard English word; the correct noun is "proposal."
Test Option C: Recognize + ment = Recognizement. This is not a standard English word; the correct noun is "recognition."
Test Option D: Intent is already a noun. It doesn't take the "-ment" suffix.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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