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COMMUNICATION SKILLS 33 OBJECTIVES INTRODUCTION  Student will be able understand the root and the  In this unit student will be able understand derivates of basic words. the root word and the derivatives.  Student will be able to usage of a word when  Under this you will learn significant vocabulary words such as homophones and prefix or suffix is added to it. homograph  Student will be able to understand to change the meaning of a sentence with he help of appropriate word.  The student will be able to learn how to learn the art of brevity by using one word substitution. www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101IN) STITUTE OF DISTANCE AANllDrOigNhLtINarEeLrEeAsReNrvINedGwith CU-IDOL

ROOT WORDS AND BASE WORDS 4 • Root Words and Base Words are the same. • Root words and base words are the most basic part of a word. • If you add an affix to a root or base word you change the meaning of the word. “Cook” is a base word. www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

AFFIXES 5  An affix is an word attachment to a root or stem that gives a word a different meaning.  Affixes are word parts that change the meaning of a root or base word.  Prefixes and Suffixes are both Affixes. Examples- incapable (The affix is the prefix in.) ex-President (The affix is the prefix ex-.) laughing (The affix is the suffix -ing.) Affix un+cook+ed=uncooked All right are reserved with CU-IDOL www.cuidol.in Affix Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101)

SUFFIXES 6 • Suffixes are word parts (affixes) that come at the end of the root word or base word. Original Word Suffix New Word understand -able understandable history -ian historian nature -al natural icon -ic iconic Prefix un+cook+ed=uncooked All right are reserved with CU-IDOL www.cuidol.in Suffix Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101)

EXAMPLES • Prefix :Non 7 • Meaning-Not non-stop Non Stick www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

EXAMPLES • Prefix :Dis 8 • Meaning-Not Disorganized Disobey www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

EXAMPLES • Prefix :Mis 9 • Meaning-Wrong I kan spell gud. Misread Misspell www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

ANTONYMS 10  Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.  Antonyms to show contrast between two things or emphasize a point. Example:- Happy-Sad Hot –Cold Big-Little Better-Worst Short-long www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

SYNONYMS 11 Synonyms are words with the same or similar meaning. Example- Big-Large Cold- Chilly Afraid, scared, frightened Center, middle, inside Mad, angry, furious Strange, odd, weird www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

HOMONYM 12 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL A homonym is a word that has different meanings. In the strict sense, one of a group of words that share the same spelling and pronunciation but have different meanings Bow -front of a boat Bow- tied with ribbon Bow – shoots arrows Lie- not true Lie- lie down www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101)

HOMONYM 13 Homonyms are words that have the same spelling and sound the same but have different meanings. Examples- Change - to replace the clothes you are wearing with another outfit . Change - money given back after a purchase . Left - one side of the body Left - what is remaining of something Watch - a wearable timepiece Watch - to look carefully www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

HOMOPHONES 14 A homophone is a word that has the same sound as another word but is spelled differently and has a different meaning: to/two/too there/their/they're pray/prey www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

FILL IN THE BLANK 15 1. Please try not to (waste, waist) paper. 2. Can I go to the party (to, too, two)? 3. This is my favorite (pare, pair, pear) of jeans. 4. I (sent, scent, cent) a letter to my aunt in Vietnam. 5. The children got (bored, board) during the lecture. 6. Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez like to work in (there, they’re, their) garden. 7. Alec is going to (wear, ware) his work boots today. Do you think it is going to (rein, rain, reign) this afternoon? 9. I saw a restaurant just off the (rode, road) about a mile back. 10. David’s brother is in a (band, banned) which plays Russian music. www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

HOMOGRAPH  Homographs are words that are spelled the same but 16 have different meanings. All right are reserved with CU-IDOL  The word homograph comes from the Greek words ὁμός (homós) and γράφω (gráphō), meaning “same” and “write,” respectively. Examples Just Dear Light Letter Live Match Second Minute www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101)

EXAMPLES-( TWO MEANINGS OF A 17 WORD THAT IS WRITTEN THE SAME WAY)  When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.  I did not object to the object.  The insurance was invalid for the invalid.  There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row.  They were too close to the door to close it..  To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.  The wind was too strong to wind the sail.  Upon seeing the tear in the painting, I shed a tear.  I had to subject the subject to a series of tests www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION 18 One word substitute as the phrase indicates itself are the words that replace group of words or a full sentence effectively without creating any kind of ambiguity in the meaning of the sentences. Example: A number of people listening to a lecture- Audience One who does a thing for pleasure and not as a profession Amateur. One who makes an official examination of accounts Auditor. One who is unable to pay his debts Insolvent. www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

IDIOMS 19  Idioms may be defined as expressions peculiar to a language .  It is a group of words in a fixed order that have a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own.  Example: Actions speak louder than words.(People’s intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say) At the drop of a hat.(Without any hesitation, instantly) Best of both worlds.( All the advantages ) Once in a blue moon.(happens vey rarely) Piece of cake (A job,task or oter activity that is easy or simple) www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

COLLOCATION 20  Collocation refers to a group of two or more words that usually go together.  It is made up of two words Location-meaning place Co-meaning together Example- Instead of saying do a bath,say take a bath. Instead of do an effort, say make an effort. Instead of do a crime ,say commit a crime. www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

SUMMARY 21  Root Words and Base Words are the same,Root words and base words are the most basic part of a word  An affix is an word attachment to a root or stem that gives a word a different meaning.  Suffixes are word parts (affixes) that come at the end of the root word or base word.  Antonyms are words with opposite meanings  Synonyms are words with the same or similar meaning.  A homonym is a word that has different meanings.  A homophone is a word that has the same sound as another word but is spelled differently and has a different meaning.  Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.  One word substitute as the phrase indicates itself are the words that replace group of words or a full sentence effectively www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Multiple Choice Questions 22 1) What is one word substitution? a)Just one word in place of group of words. b)One word in place of one word c)One word in place of a compound noun d)One word in place of a verb 2) What is a homophone? a) Word sounds same but spelt differently. b) Word spelt and pronounced same. c) Word spelt differently d) Word with a different meaning but same sound . 3) What is the meaning of a root word? a) A word of another language. b) The base of a word. c) The derivative of a word d) A different form of a word. Answers: 1)a 2)a 3)b www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION 23 Q:1)What is Prefix? Ans: A letter or group of words added to the beginning of a word to make a new word. Q:2) What is suffix ? Ans: Suffixes are word parts (affixes) that come at the end of the root word or base word Q:3) What is homophone ? Ans: A homophone is a word that has the same sound as another word but is spelled differently and has a different meaning: Q:4What is Homograph ? Ans: Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. Q:5.) What do you understand by the term Collocation? Ans :Collocation refers to a group of two or more words that usually go together. www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

REFERENCES 24 1. Wren, P.C.; Martin, H.; Prasada Rao, N.D.V. (1973–2010). High School English Grammar & Composition. S. Chand.. 2. Hewings, M. (2005). Advanced grammar in use: A reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press. 3. Murphy, R., (2015). Elementary Grammar.UK:Cambridge University Press . 4. Murphy, R., (2015). Essential Grammar in Use, 4th Edition. UK:Cambridge University Press. 5. Hewing, M.A(2015).Advanced English Grammar.UK: Cambridge University Press www.cuidol.in Unit-4,8,12 (BBA105/BCM105/BTT105/BCA115/BAQ101) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

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