1) What is an Affix?

An affix is a morpheme that is attached before, after or within to a word stem

to form a new word. Affix is a grammatical part that is combined with a word,
stem, or phrase to create copied and modified forms.

2) Types of affixes

Affixes are divided into many categories, depending on the position, while
Prefix and suffix are extremely common terms. Such as:

Prefix - occurs at the beginning of a root. Ex: Unhappy

Suffix - occurs at the end of a root. Ex: Happiness

Infix - occurs inside a root

Circumfix - occurs in two parts on both outer edges of a root.

Simulfix: replaces one or more phonemes in the root. Ex:

Man + plural = Men, Tooth becomes Teeth, Eat becomes Ate.

Suprafix : Overlap on one or more syllables in the root as a supra-

segmental. Ex: stress in the words produce, noun and pro'duce, verb.

3) Is the formation of words by adding derivational affixes to different

types of bases is ………..(Affixation)

Examples of Affix

Affix Phonetic Affix Phonetic

pronunciation pronunciation
al animal less restless

com commit ous monstrous

4) Is a derivational morpheme preceding the root-morpheme and

modifying its meaning is ……… (prefix)
 5) What is a suffix?

A letter, syllable or group of letters placed or added at the end of a word or root, to
form a new word or change it into something else is called a suffix

Common Suffixes

Common Suffixes - A Suffix usually changes the meaning of the base word.

Noun Suffixes

Noun Suffixes Meaning Example

-ship position held fellowship,

friendship,
citizenship

one who trainer,

-er, -or protector, bigger,
inventor

6) What is an Idiom?

Idiom is a phrase that has a meaning greater than its constituent parts might
suggest.

7) Idiom Example

The grass is always greener on the other side.

8) Common English Idioms:

 A figure of speech
 A phrase that should not be taken literally
 Used to express a particular sentiment
 Specific to a particular language, group, or region
 9) What is a Simile?

A simile uses figurative language to compare two different things using the
words “like” or “as.”

10) Where Can We Find Similes?

Similes are abundant in poetry, fiction and even song lyrics. You can also
find similes in many popular advertisement.

11) How Can We Use Similes?

Using similes in a story, poem, song or even an academic project can help
engage your reader and make your writing a lot more fun.

12) What is a Compound Noun

Compound nouns are words for people, animals, places, things, or ideas,
made up of two or more words.

13) What are compound adjectives?

A compound adjective is formed when two or more adjectives are joined

together to modify the same noun.

14) What is the common words roots?

In English grammar, a root is a word or word part from which other words
grow, usually through the addition of prefixes and suffixes.

WORD ROOTS IN ENGLISH

ROOT MEANING EXAMPLES

ast(er) Star Asteroid,

astronomy,astronaut,asterisk
bio life biography, biology,
biodegradable, symbiotic
 15) What is Fixed expressions?
A fixed expression is a standard form of expression that has taken on a more
specific meaning than the expression itself.

Examples include:

 all of a sudden
 come into mind
 fall in line
 I can assure you