Academic IELTS (Band 6-7) - Language and Grammar

the study of the rules and different methods of using language in a way that is effective

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the end of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

a word or phrase that is not formal or literary and is used in everyday conversations

a person who can speak or understand multiple languages

an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a group of words, which can be pronounced as a word

the shortened form of a word, etc.

a person who can speak and understand two different languages with ease and fluency

a person who speaks or is fluent in only one language

a person who speaks multiple languages

a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite

the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of the words in a verse or sentence, used as a literary device

the ability to deliver a clear and strong message

(grammar) a word coming before a noun or noun phrase to specify its denotation

a system used to communicate with deaf people that involves using hands and body gestures instead of words