Identifying unknown words or phrases is crucial in the
IELTS reading test. The IELTS
reading test will assess you on a variety of reading
abilities. You should be able to read extensively or scan sections to
comprehend logical reasons and recognize the author's viewpoints. Some of the
terms in the texts may be difficult to grasp. You cannot allow these words to
prevent you from comprehending the rest of the parts, thus being able to
identify the meaning of the term is vital to reaching your desired score. The
following tips or suggestions will help you handle unfamiliar phrases in the IELTS
test.
Understanding the context is one of the most common
techniques to determine the meaning of a word or statement. The context refers
to the facts around a difficult-to-understand term. The meaning may be inferred
from the context and how the term is used.
One of the most important goals for those studying for
the IELTS
is to expand their vocabulary. Many believe that answering reading
questions is as straightforward as scanning the paragraphs for
keywords and information. Unfortunately, it is not so simple. Reading
questions are frequently paraphrased, which means that the words have been
altered to synonyms for terms from the text itself. This is done to make the
test demanding for the test taker.
When authors discover an unusual word, they define,
repeat, explain, or provide an example. Words that convey meaning frequently
include is, means, refers to, that is, and comprises of.
Most of the questions in the IELTS
reading exam asks candidates to discover the same
information in a reading passage. However, the specific information requested
is hidden behind the masks: synonyms or antonyms and paraphrases. A synonym
is the precise equal of a given term or expression whereas antonyms can also
help with reading comprehension. An antonym is a term that has the opposite
meaning as the supplied word.
Knowing common roots and affixes might help you
discover the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Using prefixes:
a prefix is a word or letter(s) added to the beginning of another word (a base
word) to modify or clarify its usage or meaning. Prefixes can convey concepts
like negation, direction, and amount.
Adding suffixes:
suffixes are letter groupings at the end of roots, words, and word groups.
Suffixes have a grammatical purpose. A suffix can indicate whether a word is a
noun, verb, adjective, or adverb. Suffixes can also change and expand meaning.
Learning about how suffixes operate in the English language will help you
enhance your overall reading comprehension. Suffixes enable you to utilize
context clues to make educated assumptions about the meaning of new words.
Utilizing roots:
many words consist of a root (or basic word) and an affix. Sometimes knowing
the common origins, affixes, and probable similarities of words in another language
can help you discern their meaning. The root is the primary component of a word
to which affixes are attached. Knowing the "building blocks" of the
English language - prefixes, suffixes, and root words - helps you comprehend
new terms' meanings and spelling conventions.
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