Understanding English Vocabulary and Suffixes

The video tutorial explains how the suffix 'Y' is used in English to form adjectives and nouns. It covers various examples, including adjectives that describe qualities, weather, and taste, as well as nouns that denote states or conditions. The tutorial also highlights differences in American and British spellings for certain words.

What is the primary benefit of learning suffixes and prefixes in English?

• To improve grammar skills

• To understand literature

• To enhance vocabulary

• To learn new languages

What does the suffix 'Y' typically indicate when added to adjectives?

• Opposite of something

• Lack of something

• Full of or having the quality of something

• A smaller version of something

How is the word 'inquiry' formed in American English?

• By adding 'e' to 'inquire'

• By adding 'a' to 'inquire'

• By adding 'y' to 'inquire'

• By adding 'i' to 'inquire'

What does the adjective 'airy' mean?

• Full of air

• Open to a free current of air

• Lacking air

• Closed and stuffy

Which of the following describes someone who is 'cocky'?

• Calm and collected

• Generous and kind

• Overconfident

• Shy and reserved

What does 'dusty' imply when describing a place?

• Bright and clean

• Covered with dust

• Full of light

• Full of water

What does 'foggy' mean in terms of weather?

• Clear and sunny

• Rainy and wet

• Windy and cold

• Having lots of fog

What does 'greedy' mean?

• Having greed or selfish desires

• Generous and giving

• Content and satisfied

• Happy and joyful

What does 'juicy' describe?

• Dry and tasteless

• Having lots of juice

• Bitter and sour

• Hard and crunchy

What does 'oily' mean when describing skin?

• Rough and bumpy

• Smooth and soft

• Covered with or containing oil

• Dry and flaky