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How can you easily ges the meaning of a word? - Coggle Diagram
How can you easily ges the meaning of a word?
First it important to have knowledge about the gramatical estructure.
Affixes: one of ways to ges the meaning of a word is using the affixes.Affixes define the función of the word. they are parciales added to base words: roots
More examples: Unpredictively Prefix: pre-Root:-predict.Suffixes:-ive-ly Unexpectedly Prefix: Un-Root:-Expect-Suffixes:-ed -Il
Prefixes:As the particle PRE denotes,prefixes precede the root words.Such as "de" that means off or down. E.g: devalue, defrost.Such as "dis" that means opposite of. E.g: disappear, disagree.Such as "co" that means with. E.g:coworker, copilot.
examples: complete – incomplete,like –dislike, happiness –unhappiness.
Suffixes:suffixes go after the root words.Such as "er" that means one who.E.g: trainer, driver.Such as"able " that means capable of being. E.g: presentable, comfortable. Such as "ful" that means notable for.E.g: beautiful, doubtful.
example soft – softly friend –friendship thorough – thoroughness.
Use the context to define the word
3.Look for ilustrative expamples: Start looking at the sentences that follow the unknown word. An author will often give descriptions that can help you figure out the meaning of an unknown word.
Think logically: You will have to use logic to figure out the word. You can also use experience, or prior knowledge, of the topic.
Identify words you do understand: You can often use other words in the sentence to help you define the unknown word.
Use other context clues: Look for restatement.This is where the meaning of the word is restated in other words.
1.Read the entire sentence: you first step is to go back and re-.read the entire sentence. Think about the content of the sentence.Try underlining the unknown word.
Understand basic etymology
Pay attention to the suffix: The suffix are the letters at the end of the word. There are several ffixes in the English language that are common.
Identify root words: A root word is the core word, without a prefix or suffix. Most words in the English language come from either a Latin or Greek root word.
Look for a prefix: Prefixes are the first part of the word. For example,a common prefix is"anti".
develop your vocabulary
2.Utilize multiple resources: Purchase a hard copy, or book mark an online dictionary that you find useful. A thesaurus can also be very helpful.
Keep notes: Every time you encounter an unfamiliar word, write it down. Then later, when you have access to a dictionary, you can look it up fora precise definition.
Read a lot: Reading is one of the best ways to increase the size of your vocabulary. Make it a point to read each day. Both fiction and non-fiction will be helpful
Play games: Learning can actually be fun! There are many enjoyable activities that can help you to build your vocabulary.