Word formation and meanings in sentence context (English)
How it works
In this topic area, you will learn how English words are formed through prefixes, suffixes, and compounds. You will recognize how the meaning of a word in a sentence changes through these word-formation elements. Examples include prefixes like ‹un-› (e.g. ‹unhappy›), suffixes like ‹-ness› (e.g. ‹happiness›), or compound words such as ‹toothbrush›. In sentence context, you must recognize which word makes sense and how the meaning changes through the choice of the word part. Similar words can also have different meanings, e.g. ‹historic› vs. ‹historical›. The goal is to understand and apply the correct word form and its meaning in context.
Pay attention to prefixes and suffixes that change the meaning or part of speech. In context, you will recognize which word fits and how the meaning changes. Read the sentence carefully and choose the correct word formation.
An example
Choose the correct word for the sentence: ‹The weather was so ______ that we had to stay inside.› (base word: ‹storm›)
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