Word Formation Strategies and Concepts

The video provides tips for tackling the word formation tasks in the CAE Use of English section. It emphasizes the importance of knowing English prefixes and suffixes, understanding their meanings, and applying them to determine the correct part of speech. The video also highlights the significance of adverbs and the need to consider negative words. Finally, it suggests practicing these skills on specific websites.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Tips for outsmarting the word formation tasks in the CAE Use of English section.

• A breakdown of the entire CAE exam.

• Strategies for improving listening skills.

• Guidelines for writing essays.

What is a prefix?

• A synonym for the root word.

• A type of adjective.

• A part of a word that attaches to the beginning of the root word.

• A part of a word that attaches to the end of the root word.

What is the role of prefixes and suffixes in the word formation task?

• They act as a word bank for forming the correct word.

• They are used to form new sentences.

• They are only used in the listening section.

• They are irrelevant to the task.

What does the suffix 'tion' indicate?

• An adjective ending.

• A verb ending.

• A noun ending.

• An adverb ending.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'dis'?

• Adjective prefix.

• Negative prefix.

• Neutral prefix.

• Positive prefix.

How can you determine the part of speech needed in a sentence?

• By guessing based on the sentence length.

• By analyzing the context and identifying the required part of speech.

• By checking the number of words in the sentence.

• By looking at the first word of the sentence.

What should you do if you need an adjective form of a word?

• Add 'ly' to the root word.

• Use the root word as it is.

• Identify the adjective form and then add the necessary suffix.

• Add 'ing' to the root word.

What is a common ending for adverbs?

• ing

• ed

• tion

• ly

Why is it important to know the adjective form of a word when forming adverbs?

• Because adverbs are always formed from verbs.

• Because the adjective form helps in correctly adding 'ly' to form adverbs.

• Because adverbs and adjectives are the same.

• Because adverbs do not exist without adjectives.

What is the adverb form of the root word 'strategy'?

• Strategicness

• Strategically

• Strategize

• Strategic