Exam tip
When you do not know the meaning of a word, try to guess by listening for:
• the structure of the word: Is it a noun (e.g. ending in: -ion, -ship, -ment, -er, - ist) or an adjective (e.g., ending in: -able, -ful, -ive) or a verb (past or present tense)?
• the words that come before and after, e.g. an article, an adjective, etc.
• the context or meaning of the words that surround the word.
• words that sound similar, e.g. horticulture sounds a little like agriculture and might make you think about growing or farming.
Look at this example. Guess the meaning of the underlined words and write them in your notebook. Then check your answers. |
