Complete the sentences with the words derived from the words in brackets.

(wear), (state), (nation), (distract), (fade)

Many people enjoy
Levi's blue jeans.

I disagree with the
that school uniforms do not help students.

More and more people don't wear their
clothes.

Teachers say that clothes make a
in school.

George's shorts were old,
, and ugly.

1. Many people enjoy wearing Levi's blue jeans.
- The word "wearing" is derived from the word "wear" in its present participle form. It is used to describe the action of putting on or having clothing on the body.

2. I disagree with the statement that school uniforms do not help students.
- The word "statement" is derived from the word "state" by adding the suffix "-ment". It is used to refer to a formal or official expression of facts, opinions, or information.

3. More and more people don't wear their national clothes.
- The word "national" is derived from the word "nation" by adding the suffix "-al". It is used to describe something related to a country or its people.

4. Teachers say that clothes make a distraction in school.
- The word "distraction" is derived from the word "distract" by adding the suffix "-ion". It is used to refer to something that diverts attention or disturbs one's concentration.

5. George's shorts were old, faded, and ugly.
- The word "faded" is derived from the word "fade" in its past participle form. It is used to describe something that has lost its original color or brightness.

Explanation: In this exercise, we are given five words in brackets: wear, state, nation, distract, and fade. We need to complete the sentences by using the words derived from these base words.

1. The sentence talks about people enjoying something related to clothing. So, we use the word "wearing" derived from "wear" to describe the action of putting on Levi's blue jeans.

2. The sentence expresses a disagreement with a particular opinion. We use the word "statement" derived from "state" to refer to the opinion or assertion being disagreed with.

3. The sentence describes a change in people's clothing habits. We use the word "national" derived from "nation" to refer to the clothes related to a specific country.

4. The sentence talks about teachers' opinions regarding clothing in school. We use the word "distraction" derived from "distract" to refer to the factor that causes a lack of focus or attention.

5. The sentence describes George's shorts using three adjectives. We use the word "faded" derived from "fade" to describe his shorts, indicating that they have lost their original color.

By breaking down the words, understanding their meanings, and using context clues from the sentences, we can successfully complete the sentences with the appropriate derived words.