Question

List the four steps to using word structure strategy when trying to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word

Answer 1

Step 1: Locate the affix.

Step 2: Figure out the root word – use a resource if necessary.

Step 3: Add the affix back on to the word.

Step 4: Read the word.

Answer 2

The four steps to using word structure strategy when trying to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word are:

1. Use context clues and word signals
Sometimes, the given of that unfamiliar word is through the meaning of the sentence. there are also times that the word may have a similar meaning (synonym) or different in meaning (antonym).
2. Use word parts
Word part such as the root word. Sometimes the root word are preceded by a prefix, followed by a suffix or inside such as infix.
3. If you are already familiar of the word, then you may use it in a sentence if it fits or not.
4. Use dictionary if all else fails
Sometimes, you just can't get the word right because all of the clues are hard to decipher.