Words and compound words

The activities in this section will help you learn the meaning, pronunciation and spelling of the new words used in this material. Incorporating new vocabulary is essential to communicate and feel more confident when you speak in English. Remember you can always check in an online English dictionary.

In this material, we will check words and compound words. Let's start!

illness
illness

A health complication that makes you sick.

illness
famine

A long time with an extreme lack of food.

illness
device

A piece of equipment like a phone, radio, etc.

illness
improve

To make better or to become better.

illness
issue

A problem or topic under discussion.

illness
pollution

The action of making something dirty, for example the water or the air.

COMPOUND WORDS

Compound words are two or more words that together create a new concept. Take a look at the following terms, you can see the two words that create the concept in different colors.

Writing exercise

Click on the icon and listen to the word. Then, analyze the two parts of the word and match the compound word with the correct definition.

Word Definition
1.
fortune teller 		When you believe you do not have the power to do anything.
2.
sleepless night 		When something or someone is notorious, famous or popular.
3.
soul mate 		A person who tells you your future by reading the cards, or with supernatural powers.
4.
well-recognized 		When you believe you have the power to do everything you want to.
5.
over confident 		A night when you can’t sleep.
6.
under confident 		A person who is perfect for you.
Select exercise

Read the following sentences and complete the correct option.

What are the symptoms of the ? Vomit and headaches.

Smartphones, computers, tablets and other will be checked by the company’s system department.

I don’t believe in , I only believe in science.

My neighbors are having a party tonight, we will have a terrible .

I will need to my speaking skills because I feel so and do not want to speak in public.

Global warming will create the most terrible in the future, millions of hungry people will die.

After many years of experience Dr. Sanders is very by his patients and colleagues. He will receive an award soon.

Industrial practices will cause a lot of of the air and water in our country.

The next president is promising that he will solve the major in our country, corruption and insecurity.

The moment I met my wife I knew she was my . I will always love her.

I am the most participative student in our history class, so I was feeling , and did not study for the exam, but I think I will pass with a good grade.