1.AffixesAffixes refer to word parts that are attached at the beginning (prefix) or at the end (suffix) of a word. They change the meanings of the words they are attached to.Examples: unavailability un - (prefix) + available (root word) + - ity (suf

1. Affixes

Affixes refer to word parts that are attached at the beginning (prefix) or at the end (suffix) of a word. They change the meanings of the words they are attached to.

Examples:

unavailability un - (prefix) + available (root word) + - ity (suffix)

interdependence inter- (prefix) + dependant (root word) + - ence (suffix)


Please peruse Unit 1 of the textbook for further reference and exercises.


2. Contextual Clues

A contextual clue helps a reader guess meanings of particular words or phrases which may otherwise impair his / her understanding of important information. Applying contextual clues when reading is an important skill. The following are types of contextual clues:

• Definitions: the meanings of words are given in the sentences themselves

• Synonyms and Antonyms: words with the similar and opposite meanings respectively, are used in the same sentence / paragraph - these are compared

• Comp...