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Communication Skills-I Jayatee Bhattacharya, Lovely Professional University

Notes Unit 2: Theme Based Vocabulary Building

CONTENTS

Objectives
Introduction
2.1 Parts of Speech
2.1.1 Affixes and Roots

2.1.2 Verbs

2.1.3 Nouns
2.1.4 Adjectives
2.1.5 Exercise (Mixed)
2.2 Word Formation

2.3 Gaining Precision in use of Words
2.4 Ways to Improve Vocabulary
2.5 Summary
2.6 Keywords
2.7 Self Assessment

2.8 Review Questions
2.9 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:

z Use the root words, prefixes and suffixes accurately in the sentences.
z Construct different words easily.
z Identify different ways of improving your vocabulary

Introduction

In this unit we will focus on vocabulary. We all know that words are the building blocks of a
language. They are the very foundation that supports our thinking. The richness of a person’s

vocabulary is popularly thought to be a reflection of intelligence or level of education.
A rich vocabulary also improves students’ ability to communicate through speaking, listening,
and writing

2.1 Parts of Speech

2.1.1 Affixes and Roots

Adding affi xes to existing words (the base or root) to form new words is common in academic
English. Prefi xes are added to the front of the base (like dislike), whereas suffi xes are added to

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