prefixes suffixes
Overview
Understanding prefixes and suffixes is crucial for B2 vocabulary mastery, enabling students to decode unknown words and form new ones. Prefixes alter a word's meaning, while suffixes often change its grammatical category. By actively analyzing word structures and practicing the application of these affixes, learners can significantly enhance their vocabulary and improve their performance in various English language tasks, especially those related to word formation.
Introduction
Understanding prefixes and suffixes is a powerful tool for expanding your B2 vocabulary without memorizing every single word. These small additions to root words can dramatically change their meaning or grammatical function. Mastering them allows you to deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words and for...
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Key Concepts
- Prefix: added to the beginning of a word, changes meaning.
- Suffix: added to the end of a word, changes grammatical function or meaning.
- Root Word: the base form of a word.
- Derivation: process of forming new words by adding prefixes/suffixes.
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Exam Tips
- →Pay close attention to word formation questions in the Use of English paper.
- →If unsure of a word's meaning, try to break it down into its prefix, root, and suffix.
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