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Prepositions connect a noun or a pronoun to ______ words

other

To know a word in depth, one should learn the ______ aspects

following

A ______ is a variety of language used for a particular purpose

register

A preposition is a word or group of words used to connect a noun or a pronoun to ______ words

<p>other</p> Signup and view all the answers

A word or phrase that is often used with another word or phrase is called ______

<p>collocations</p> Signup and view all the answers

A synonym for 'convince' is?

<p>persuade</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the antonym of 'convince'?

<p>discourage</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'register' in the context of language?

<p>a variety of language used for a particular purpose or particular communicative situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an idiomatic expression?

<p>a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are collocations?

<p>a word or phrase that is often used with another word or phrase</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Aspects of a Word

  • Knowing a word in depth involves understanding its spelling, pronunciation, meaning, synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, collocations, and register.

Word Associations

  • Collocations: words or phrases often used together, e.g., "fast food".
  • Idiomatic expressions: phrases with a figurative meaning, e.g., "kick the bucket" means to die.

Word Properties

  • Spelling: the written form of a word, e.g., "Convince".
  • Pronunciation: the correct way to say a word, e.g., /kənˈvɪns/ for "Convince".
  • Meaning: the definition of a word, e.g., "make someone agree or understand".
  • Synonyms: words with similar meanings, e.g., "persuade", "convert", "assure", "satisfy".
  • Antonyms: words with opposite meanings, e.g., "discourage", "hinder", "hold back", "repel", "restrain".

Grammar and Sentence Structure

  • Prepositions: words or groups of words connecting nouns or pronouns to other words, e.g., verbs, nouns, or adjectives.
  • Register: a variety of language used for a specific purpose or situation, e.g., formal or informal tone.

Language Topics

  • Phrasal Verbs: verbs consisting of a verb and a preposition, e.g., "pick up".
  • One Word Substitutions: using a single word to convey a message, e.g., "home" instead of "at home".
  • Idiomatic Expressions: phrases with figurative meanings, e.g., "break a leg" means "good luck".
  • Contextual Clues: hints in a sentence that help understand the meaning of a word or phrase.
  • Word Formations: creating new words by adding prefixes, suffixes, or combining words.

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Test your knowledge of language and vocabulary with this quiz on Prepositions, Phrasal Verbs, One Word Substitutions, Idiomatic Expressions, Contextual Clues, and Word Formations. Explore the different aspects of words, from spelling to pronunciation to associations. Challenge yourself and expand your language skills with this engaging quiz.

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