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a month agoContributor-Level 8
Finding keywords from the question important firstly then then look for same meaning words in the reading. Don't search only exact words. Also check if the answer should be noun or verb. This will help in fitting the Grammar.
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a month agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, prefixes and suffixes significantly change the meaning or grammatical role of a word. For example, the prefix "dis-" in "disagree" reverses the meaning, while the suffix "-ly" in "quickly" turns an adjective into an adverb.
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a month agoContributor-Level 8
Practice by creating word families from root words. For example, from the root word "active", you can form "inactive", "activity", and "activation". Additionally, try reading academic texts and identifying prefixes and suffixes in new words.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Yes it is a smart trick. If you know that "pre-" means before or "-less" means without, you can guess meaning of big difficult words easily. It helps a lot in Reading section.
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a month agoContributor-Level 8
Begin with an introduction outlining the topic and stating that both views will be discussed. Provide balanced body paragraphs for each viewpoint and then give your own opinion in the conclusion.
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a month agoContributor-Level 8
Start with an introduction stating your opinion, followed by body paragraphs each presenting a supporting argument with examples. Conclude with a summary that reinforces your viewpoint.
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a month agoContributor-Level 8
An opinion essay asks you to express and justify your own viewpoint on a topic, while a discussion essay requires you to explore and discuss both sides of an argument before presenting your own opinion.
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a month agoContributor-Level 8
Yes. Each of the 40 questions carries one mark, regardless of type (multiple choice, matching, sentence completion, etc.).
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a month agoContributor-Level 8
No, you only hear the recording once, without pauses or repeats. That's why it's essential to read questions in advance and stay focused.
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a month agoContributor-Level 8
No. The Listening test is exactly the same for both Academic and General Training versions.
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