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Back to category: History Limited version - please login or register to view the entire paper. 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... Posted by: Darren McCutchen Limited version - please login or register to view the entire paper. |
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