Understanding Parasinthetic Words

The video tutorial on unprofesor.com explains how to identify parasintéticas words, which are formed by adding both a prefix and a suffix to a root word simultaneously, or through composition and derivation. The instructor provides a simple trick to identify these words by testing possible combinations. Several examples are given, and viewers are encouraged to practice with exercises. The video concludes with a summary and suggestions for further practice.

What is a parasinthetic word?

• A word formed by adding a prefix and a suffix simultaneously to a root.

• A word formed by repeating the same root multiple times.

• A word that only has a prefix.

• A word that only has a suffix.

Which of the following is an example of a parasinthetic word?

• Hablar

• Comer

• Correr

• Enviudar

What is the first step in identifying a parasinthetic word using the trick?

• Check if the word has a prefix.

• Test the combination of prefix and root.

• Test the combination of root and suffix.

• Check if the word has a suffix.

In the word 'arremolinado', which part is the prefix?

• Ado

• O

• Molin

• Ar

Why is 'ultramarino' not considered a parasinthetic word?

• Because it has no suffix.

• Because it has no prefix.

• Because it is a compound word.

• Because 'ultramar' and 'marino' both exist as words.

What is the suffix in the word 'adormecer'?

• Er

• Ed

• Dorm

• A

Which of the following words is formed by composition and derivation?

• Hablar

• Sietemesino

• Comer

• Correr

In the exercise section, what is the purpose of decomposing words?

• To create new words.

• To find synonyms.

• To apply the trick and identify if they are parasinthetic.

• To translate them into another language.

What is the root in the word 'empapelar'?

• Papel

• Emp

• Ar

• El

What is encouraged at the end of the lesson?

• Practice with additional exercises.

• To create new parasinthetic words.

• To memorize all examples.

• To write an essay.