Exploring Word Formation with Prefixes and Suffixes

The video tutorial covers word formation rules focusing on prefixes 'mis' and 'en', and suffixes 'ize', 'es', and 'en'. It explains how these affixes are used to form verbs, nouns, and adjectives, and their meanings in different contexts. Examples are provided to illustrate the usage of each prefix and suffix.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Vocabulary building

• Word formation rules

• Grammar rules

• Pronunciation tips

Which prefix is used to indicate that an idea or action was wrong or bad?

• un

• dis

• re

• mis

What does the word 'misinterpret' mean?

• To understand something fully

• To lead someone in the right direction

• To interpret something correctly

• To interpret something in the wrong way

Which prefix is used to make verbs from nouns to show exposure to some influence?

• re

• un

• en

• pre

What does the word 'enlarge' mean?

• To make something weaker

• To make something smaller

• To make something larger

• To make something disappear

Which suffix is used to form verbs from nouns meaning to give some quality?

• ed

• ing

• ly

• ize

What does the word 'privatize' mean?

• To legalize something

• To sterilize something

• To make something private

• To make something public

Which suffix is used to make adjectives from nouns when speaking about origin or language?

• ful

• less

• ese

• ous

What does the word 'heighten' mean?

• To make something shorter

• To make something higher

• To make something lower

• To make something weaker

Which suffix is used to make adjectives from nouns to talk about material or resemblance?

• en

• ed

• ing

• ly