Understanding Vocabulary and Word Meanings

Dr. Heidi teaches how to deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words by breaking them into parts. Using 'disband' as an example, she explains the meanings of 'dis' and 'band', and how combining these parts helps infer the word's meaning. She encourages using this strategy to understand new words without a dictionary, likening it to detective work. The video concludes with an invitation for questions and a call to follow on social media.

What is the main topic Dr. Heidi introduces at the beginning of the video?

• How to use a dictionary effectively

• Guessing the meaning of unfamiliar words

• Common vocabulary mistakes

• The history of the English language

What is the first step Dr. Heidi suggests when encountering a new word?

• Look it up in a dictionary

• Ask a teacher for help

• Break it into parts

• Ignore it and move on

Which word does Dr. Heidi use to explain the prefix 'dis'?

• Disagree

• Disappear

• Disapprove

• Dislike

What does the prefix 'dis' generally indicate?

• An increase in size

• A positive action

• A future event

• The opposite or negation

What example does Dr. Heidi give to explain the word 'band'?

• A wedding band

• A rubber band

• A rock band

• A marching band

What does the phrase 'band together' mean?

• To form a group

• To play music

• To separate

• To argue

What does the word 'disband' mean?

• To increase in size

• To form a new group

• To play music together

• To stop being a group

Which of the following is an example of disbanding?

• A band releasing a new album

• A team deciding to split up

• A group planning a reunion

• A club starting new activities

What skill does Dr. Heidi compare to being a detective?

• Using a dictionary

• Writing essays

• Asking a teacher

• Figuring out word meanings

What is the benefit of using word parts to understand new words?

• It is faster than using a dictionary

• It is a fun activity

• It helps in understanding without external help

• It always gives the exact meaning