18 Questions
What is a prefix?
A word that is added to the beginning of another word to change its meaning
Which prefix means 'together'?
Co
What does the prefix 'non-' signify?
Not
Which prefix means 'after'?
Post
What is a suffix?
A word ending that can change the meaning or function of a word
'Auto' as a prefix means:
Self
What does adding the suffix 'ly' do to the adjective 'quick'?
Creates the adverb 'quickly'
What does adding the suffix 'ness' to the adjective 'kind' produce?
The noun 'kindness'
What is the result of adding 'able' to the verb 'read'?
The adjective 'readable'
What does the idiom 'break a leg' signify?
Wish for good luck
What does it mean if someone is referred to as a 'snake in the grass'?
A person pretending friendship while causing harm
'Having bigger fish to fry' implies what?
Having more important matters to attend to
What does the expression 'HANG IN THERE!' mean?
Don't give up
Which strategy is suggested for expanding one's vocabulary?
Reading widely
What does the idiom 'COST HIM AN ARM AND A LEG' imply?
The house was extremely expensive
What does the metaphor 'AS COOL AS A CUCUMBER' describe?
Being calm and relaxed
What does the phrase 'HEAD OVER HEELS' imply about Jessica's feelings for Rick?
She is completely in love with Rick
Which type of learning is recommended in the text for vocabulary expansion?
Understanding words in context
Study Notes
Prefixes
- A prefix is a word added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning
- Examples of prefixes:
- "Un" meaning "not" (e.g. unhappy)
- "Re" meaning "again" (e.g. reappear)
- "Co" meaning "together" (e.g. cooperate)
- "Dis" meaning "apart" (e.g. discomfort)
- "Im" meaning "not" (e.g. impossible)
- "Ex" meaning "out of" (e.g. exhale)
- "Non" meaning "not" (e.g. nonsense)
- "Pre" meaning "before" (e.g. premade)
- "Auto" meaning "self" (e.g. automobile)
- "Post" meaning "after" (e.g. postgraduate)
Suffixes
- A suffix is a word ending that changes the meaning or function of a word
- Examples of suffixes:
- "Ly" changes an adjective to an adverb (e.g. quick → quickly)
- "Ness" changes an adjective to a noun (e.g. kind → kindness)
- "Able" changes a verb to an adjective (e.g. read → readable)
- Examples of words with suffixes:
- Logic → logical
- Bright → brighter
- Fund → funding
- Wonder → wonderful
- Invent → invention
Idiomatic Expressions
- An idiomatic expression is a phrase or saying with a hidden meaning
- Examples of idiomatic expressions:
- "Break a leg" means "good luck"
- "Snake in the grass" means a false friend
- "Add fuel to the fire" means to make a bad situation worse
- "In a pickle" means in a difficult situation
- "Bigger fish to fry" means having more important things to do
- "Break the ice" means to relax and be more sociable
- "As cool as a cucumber" means to be calm and relaxed
- "Cost an arm and a leg" means extremely expensive
- "Hang in there" means don't give up
- "Head over heels" means completely in love
- "Hit the books" means to study hard
Strategies for Expanding Vocabulary
- Read widely to expose yourself to different vocabulary
- Keep a vocabulary journal to record new words and their meanings
- Learn words in context to understand their nuances and subtleties
Learn about how prefixes can be added to the beginning of words to create new words with different meanings. This presentation discusses the importance of using prefixes in building vocabulary.
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