Word Formation and Structure Concepts

This video tutorial provides an in-depth guide to tackling CAE Part 3 of the advanced reading and use of English exam. It covers strategies for gap fill tasks, including identifying parts of speech and using suffixes and prefixes. The tutorial also explains internal spelling changes and compound words, offering practical examples and exercises. Viewers will gain valuable tips and insights to improve their word formation skills.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Understanding English literature

• Transforming your approach to word formation

• Learning basic English grammar

• Improving listening skills

In the gap-fill task, what is provided for each gap?

• A definition

• A list of possible words

• A stem word

• A complete sentence

What should you identify first when approaching Part 3?

• The length of the text

• The difficulty level

• The number of gaps

• The part of speech of the missing word

Which suffix is common in English adjectives?

• -ness

• -ous

• -ment

• -tion

What is the noun form of the stem word 'assess'?

• Assessness

• Assesshood

• Assessism

• Assessment

What is a prefix?

• A synonym for suffix

• A type of adjective

• A group of letters at the beginning of a word

• A group of letters at the end of a word

Which prefix is used for words starting with 'l'?

• il-

• un-

• im-

• ir-

What is an internal spelling change?

• A change at the end of a word

• A change in the prefix

• A change within the word

• A change in the suffix

What happens to the word 'explain' when it changes to a noun?

• The 'i' is removed

• The 'e' is removed

• The 'i' is added

• The 'e' is added

What is a compound word?

• A word with a prefix

• A word with a suffix

• A word with an internal spelling change

• A word formed by combining two existing words