BGC Senegal⢠Do⤠youâ ever become stuck⣠using the same⢠words over â˘and over âagain?â Are you â˘trying â˘to increase your vocabulary butâ lack confidence to âdo so? Ifâ so, mastering âthe art of vocabulary to become an expert with suffixes is the answer!
Suffixes are an important part of âŁlanguage as they are used âto form both âŁnouns and⣠adjectives fromâ verbs and adjectives. By becoming â¤anâ expert withâ suffixes, you will âhave the abilityâ to âinstantly alter the âŁmeaning âof âwords.
Begin âby familiarizing yourself with the⤠common suffixes and their meanings. Work themâ into your existing vocabulary and learn theâ differenceâ between adjective-forming âsuffixes and⣠verb-forming suffixes.⢠You canâ doâ this by breaking a particular wordâ into itsâ root and then add â˘a suffix â¤to â¤it and seeâ what you⣠come up with. There are particular suffixes â¤that areâ used toâ indicate tense. Examine howâ they are used⤠to create different tenses of verbs.
You âcanâ also take âŁup an âonline course âto âŁbecome moreâ proficient with suffix usage. Such courses â¤will provide you with the necessary resourcesâ to better your skills. âAsâ you advance your knowledge, start⢠testing yourself by focusing on each individual suffix and then practice using them in wordsâ and sentences.
An expert with suffixes not only has the capability âto form new words butâ also to build âŁaâ range of intricate stories with their sentence structure. And â˘so, by opening upâ a wholeâ new world of words,â you will finallyâ be âŁableâ to â˘move â¤away from the monotony of repeating⢠the same words and addâ complexity to your language. Improve Your â˘Vocabulary With Suffixes
One of â¤the key aspects â˘of âmastering âŁthe English languageâ is having aâ rich vocabulary. The more â¤words you know and⤠understand, the better âyou will beâ able to â¤express yourselfâ and comprehend⢠others. One effective âŁmethod âto expand your âŁvocabulary⤠is to â¤learn and use â˘suffixes. â¤Suffixes are added to the end of a word to modify its meaning or create âa newâ word âŁaltogether.â By familiarizing yourself with common suffixes, you can â¤enhance â˘your vocabulary and âbecome a more proficientâ communicator.
Let’s explore some frequently used suffixes and how theyâ canâ enhanceâ your word power:
1. â˘-able/-ible: This âsuffix is often used to form âadjectives that⣠mean “capable of”⤠or “worthy â˘of.” For example, adding “-able” to the word “predict” creates “predictable,” âŁwhich means âthat something can be predicted. Similarly, adding “-ible” to “digest” results in “digestible,”⣠indicating that a⣠food â˘is easy to⤠digest.
2. -er/-or: When added⢠to âverbs, âŁthis suffix⣠forms â˘nouns âreferringâ to a person⣠or⣠thing â¤that carries out the action of the verb.⤠For instance,⤠adding “-er” to⤠“teach” produces “teacher,” indicating someone⤠who teaches. Likewise, adding “-or” toâ “act” creates⣠“actor,” referring to someone who acts in plays âorâ movies.
3.⢠-ful: This suffix⢠is used toâ form adjectives meaning ⤔full of”⢠or “characterized by.” For instance, adding ⢔-ful” to âthe word “power” âcreates “powerful,” indicating something or someone with a lot of âpower. âSimilarly, adding “-ful” to “joy” forms “joyful,” meaning âfull of joy.
4. â-ity: When⢠added to adjectives, this suffix forms nounsâ that representâ a specific quality or state. Adding “-ity” to ⤔able” generates “ability,”â referring⢠toâ the â¤qualityâ of âbeing able to⤠do something. Similarly, adding “-ity” to “honest” results⣠in “honesty,” meaning the âstate or⣠quality of âbeing honest.
5. -less: This suffix is often added to adjectives to form words that mean “without” âor “lacking in.” For example, adding “-less” to âthe word “end” creates “endless,” indicating something that has no â˘end.⣠Likewise, adding “-less” to “taste” âŁforms “tasteless,” meaning lacking in taste or flavor.
By learning and incorporating⢠these common suffixes into your daily vocabulary, you will be âŁable to â¤understand and use âa wider range of words.⣠Practice âby using⢠these suffixes in sentences and gradually build your word âbank. âReading âbooks and articles,⤠and âwatching movies and TV shows âin âŁEnglish will further expose âŁyou to a diverse range of vocabulary enhanced by suffixes.
Keep in mind that while suffixes can âŁgreatly enrich your vocabulary, it isâ important to use themâ correctly. Be aware of âthe âdifferent meanings⢠suffixes can â˘impart to â¤a âword and ensure â¤they are used â˘appropriately in context. âConstant â¤practice,⤠dedication,⢠and curiosity will gradually help âyouâ become more confident and articulate in English.
So, â¤start⣠exploring the⣠world of suffixes today, and watch your vocabulary âflourish!
Making the effort⢠to become âa master ofâ vocabulary â˘isn’t alwaysâ easy, but the rewards can be great. Equipping âyourself with the right suffixes â¤and examples can open â˘upâ the world of communication and understanding in⤠many different languages andâ cultures. So explore the⢠possibilities, and soon⣠you’ll be⤠on your way to âbecoming⢠a vocabulary master!