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3 Types of Words in English Spelling

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In this lesson, you will learn to recognise the different characteristics that makes a word simple, compound or complex. If you can identify a word to be either simple, compound or complex, you will know what strategies to use to help learn their spellings and meanings.

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Learning Objectives

Learn to recognise the three different types of words in English: Simple Words Compound Words Complex Words

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What is a Simple Word?

the smallest word form with nothing added to it contains just one base element that holds the core meaning

Examples act form tree ever of leave dance place graph can laugh flower

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What is a Compound Word?

a combination of two simple words does not have to acquire the original meanings of the two simple words

Examples into tonight nothing forever however understand thunderstorm watermelon classroom basketball today

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What is a Complex Word?

a base [free or bound] element combined with an affix [prefix, suffix, vowel connector]

Examples know knowing unknowingly act action unreactive struct construct instructive ject injection rejected

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