Students' Vocabulary Companion 2=======================Many English words are made up of a root word --a prefix or a suffix. Most English words have Latin or Greek roots. Understanding prefixes and suffixes will help to improve your communication skills and broaden your understanding of Language Arts. It will enhance your diction power and appreciation of literature. For example, the root word “port” is a Latin verb meaning to carry or to bear. This book, as reflected in the table of content and glossary, contains most of the common roots- suffixes and prefixes- that make up the building blocks of numerous English words. Students' Vocabulary Companion comes in two volumes, Book 1 & Book 2. By the time you complete books 1 and 2 you would be able to synthesize and understand almost every vocabulary Word.This book is a good resource for SAT, GRE, GMAT and other standardized tests.

Most English words have Latin or Greek root. A prefix and or a suffix is then added to the root to give the form and meanings to the word. Understanding the meaning(s) of the root, prefixes and suffixes will thus improve your vocabulary, broaden your diction power and enhance your appreciation of literature and Language Arts. For example, “portable” is made up of the root word “port”, a Latin verb meaning to carry or to bear, and the suffix, “-able” which means able to be. Combining the root and the suffix, thus gives the meaning of the word, “portable” as: Something able to be carried. Understanding the meaning of the root word, prefix and suffix will help you to extend your vocabulary and increase your appreciation and understanding of the English language. In this book you will find most of the common roots- suffixes and prefixes- that make up the building blocks of numerous English words. Students' Vocabulary Companion comes in two volumes, Book 1 & Book 2 as well as a Practice Workbook. By the time you complete books 1 and 2 you would be able to synthesize and understand almost every vocabulary word with ease.This book is a good resource for SAT, GRE, GMAT and other standardized tests.

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Most words used in the English language today were borrowed (taken) from other languages. Many English words are made up of a root (or base word) and a prefix. Some words also have a suffix. This book ofers basic understanding of word formation and extensive vocabulary, especially for students preparing for standardized tests including SAT, GRE, GMAT and End of Grade exams. At the end of each chapter you will find various worksheets to help you practice and master your vocabulary.

Help students unlock the meaning of the words they encounter in the classroom and beyond with a systematic approach to learning vocabulary and word families using Greek and Latin roots. This full-color Building Vocabulary workbook guides students toward independent skills application with daily practice activities. Second grade students will begin by learning to divide and conquer words by separating onsets from the most common rimes or word families. Students transition to Latin-Greek morphemes, learning to decode and understand a multitude of words.

Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K–12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words. Grounded in research, the book explains how to select words for instruction, introduce their meanings, and create engaging learning activities that promote both word knowledge and reading comprehension. The authors are trusted experts who draw on extensive experience in diverse classrooms and schools. Sample lessons and vignettes, children's literature suggestions, "Your Turn" learning activities, and a Study Guide for teachers enhance the book's utility as a classroom resource, professional development tool, or course text. The Study Guide can also be downloaded and printed for ease of use (www.guilford.com/beck-studyguide). New to This Edition *Reflects over a decade of advances in research-based vocabulary instruction. *Chapters on vocabulary and writing; assessment; and differentiating instruction for struggling readers and English language learners, including coverage of response to intervention (RTI). *Expanded discussions of content-area vocabulary and multiple-meaning words. *Many additional examples showing what robust instruction looks like in action. *Appendix with a useful menu of instructional activities. See also the authors' Creating Robust Vocabulary: Frequently Asked Questions and Extended Examples, which includes specific instructional sequences for different grade ranges, as well as Making Sense of Phonics, Second Edition: The Hows and Whys, by Isabel L. Beck and Mark E. Beck, an invaluable resource for K–3.