Vocabulary (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Synonyms
Synonyms
Words with similar meanings (e.g., happy - joyful)
Antonyms
Antonyms
Words with opposite meanings (e.g., hot - cold)
Homophones
Homophones
Sound same, different meanings & spellings (patience - patients)
Homonyms
Homonyms
Spelled & pronounced same, different meanings (bark of tree/dog)
Abbreviations
Abbreviations
Shortened forms of words (e.g., Dr for Doctor)
Acronyms
Acronyms
Words from first letters of phrase (e.g., NASA)
Four main word forms
Four main word forms
Noun, verb, adjective, adverb
When to use superlative form
When to use superlative form
When comparing three or more items
Patience vs patients
Patience vs patients
Patience = calmness; patients = people receiving medical care
Spelling: useful or usefull?
Spelling: useful or usefull?
Useful (exception to standard spelling patterns)