English Word Formation

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What is word formation?

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Word formation is the process of creating new words by adding prefixes, suffixes, or combining existing words.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning, such as 'un-' in 'unhappy'.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its form or meaning, such as '-ing' in 'running'.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning, such as 'act' in 'action'.

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What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea, while a verb expresses an action or state of being.

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What is an example of a noun formed from a verb?

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The noun 'decision' is formed from the verb 'decide'.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs an action, such as 'teacher' from 'teach'.

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What is the meaning of 'variety'?

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Variety refers to the quality or state of being different or diverse; it can also refer to a range of different things.

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What is the role of adverbs in a sentence?

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Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, often indicating how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

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What is the meaning of 'decisive'?

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Decisive means having the power to make decisions quickly and effectively.