English Formation of Words

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No, it varies. While most common standard formula is (SGPA * 10) - 7.5. Some universities like Mumbai University or VTU may use different multipliers. You must always check back of your official mark sheet or university website to confirm specific formula before converting your score for visa applic

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According to the Oxford Dictionary, a compound word is a “word made of two or more other words, such as teapot (tea + pot) or blackbird (black + bird). The Oxford Learner's Dictionaries define a compound word as “a noun, an adjective or a verb made of two or more words or parts of words, written as

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Students can follow the below mentioned steps to identify compound words in English language:

·       Check the sentences and find words that are a combination of two and more words.

·       After you identify such a word, make sure if it has

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Students can follow the below mentioned tips to prepare Compound Words and ace the topic for correct and efficient use.

·       Practice by writing and combining new words.

·       Read a lot. The more you read, the more words you learn.

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Compound words help to express more specific ideas in a concise way, structuring communication in a better way. Hence, compound words are a key element of English grammar and vocabulary. They improve spelling and sentence building skill of students.

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Students should keep in mind the following errors to be avoided while using compound words:

·       Do not forget to use hyphen, wherever needed. Similarly, don't use hyphens when it's not needed. For example: She is a well-known actor; The book is well known.

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Compound words are a part of speech that can be written in different combinations.

Structure

Example

Noun+Noun

Bookshop (book+shop)

Football (foot+ball)

Adjective+Noun

Blackboard (black+board)

Greenhouse (green+house)

Verb+Noun

Stopwatch (stop+watch)

Typewriter (type+writer)

Adverb+Adjective

Highly Respected

Long Lasting

Noun+Preposition

Afterlife (After+life)

Passer-by (Passer+By)

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Students can refer to the following books to study Compound words:

Books

Author

The Compound Words

SpellingRules.com

Compound Words

Frederick W. Hamilton

A Toucan Can: Can You?

Danny Adlerman

 

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Compound words are divided into three types based on the way they are written.

Type of Compound Word

Meaning

Examples

Closed

When two words are joined without any space in between

Birthday (birth+day)

Sunlight (sun+light)

Open

Two words that are written with space in between but are considered as a single unit

Ice cream

Bed room

Full moon

Hyphenated

Words that are connected with a hyphen

Long-term

Well-being

Ex-teacher

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Compound words are the words that are made when two or more small words combine to make a new word that has a different meaning. These words can be used as different parts of speech, such as nouns, verbs, or adjectives.

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