Word formation

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What is word formation?

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Word formation is the process of creating new words by combining existing words, prefixes, suffixes, or through other linguistic methods.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning, such as 'un-' in 'unhappy'.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its form or meaning, such as '-ful' in 'helpful'.

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What does 'thoughtless' mean?

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Thoughtless means not considering the feelings or needs of others; acting without thinking.

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What does 'embarrassed' mean?

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Embarrassed means feeling self-conscious or ashamed, often due to a mistake or awkward situation.

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What does 'confusing' mean?

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Confusing means causing uncertainty or misunderstanding; not clear.

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What does 'harmless' mean?

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Harmless means not causing any damage or injury; safe.

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What does 'helpful' mean?

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Helpful means providing assistance or support; useful.

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What is the difference between 'confused' and 'confusing'?

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'Confused' describes a state of being unable to think clearly, while 'confusing' describes something that causes confusion.

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What is an example of a compound word?

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An example of a compound word is 'toothbrush', which combines 'tooth' and 'brush'.