Word pattern sentences

Key Notes:-

1. Word Pattern: Suffix -cy

• Suffix Definition: The suffix “-cy” is used to form nouns that refer to the state or quality of something. It is often added to adjectives to create nouns.
• Examples:
  • Accuracy: “Accurate” (adjective) + “-cy” = “Accuracy” (noun)
    • Meaning: The state or quality of being accurate.
  • Immediacy: “Immediate” (adjective) + “-cy” = “Immediacy” (noun)
    • Meaning: The state or quality of being immediate.

2. Word Formation Patterns

• Base Words: The core of the word, which can be an adjective, verb, or noun. For instance, “accurate” and “immediate” are adjectives that describe a state or characteristic.
• Suffix Application: The suffix “-cy” is added to these base words to create nouns. This suffix denotes the state, condition, or quality related to the base word.

3. Recognizing Patterns

By identifying these patterns, you can:

• Derive Meanings: When you see words ending in “-cy,” you can infer that they relate to the state or quality of something described by the base word.
• Expand Vocabulary: Knowing that adding “-cy” to an adjective creates a noun describing a state or quality helps in recognizing and understanding new words with similar structures.

4. Other Common Suffixes

Understanding different suffixes can further enhance your vocabulary skills:

• -ness: Similar to “-cy,” it turns adjectives into nouns (e.g., “happiness” from “happy”).
• -ity: Often used in the same way as “-cy” (e.g., “ability” from “able”).

Practice

To practice, you might want to:

1. Identify Base Words: Look for adjectives or verbs and identify the base word.
2. Apply Suffixes: Add suffixes like “-cy” to see how they change the word’s meaning.
3. Create Sentences: Use these new nouns in sentences to understand their application.

Let’s practice!