�Topic: one word for a group of words�

Class: VI �Subject: English Grammar

By�ASHOK WANNE�PGT- English�Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya �Dist. Surendranagar (Gujarat)

Learning outcomes:

• Students will :
• Understand word formation through ‘one word for a group’ concept.
• Understand different examples of ‘one word substitute.’

Content:

1. Meaning of ‘one word substitution’
2. Examples of different one word substitution

�Meaning of ‘one word substitution’�

• One word substitution is the process of making new words.
• There different methods of word formations like prefix, suffix, one word substitution.
• A lengthy descriptive sentence is transferred to a word with the help of one word substitution.
• Ex. ‘ the story written by somebody about himself’.

This long group of words can be best expressed with just one word i.e.

‘autography’

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Examples of different ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION

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1. One who always hopeful - Optimist

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2. One who looks at the dark side of things - Pessimist

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3. One who can not read or write -illiterate

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4. One who can read or write -literate

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Examples of different ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION

5. One who believes in God - Theist
6. One who does not believe in God - Atheist
7. One who loves mankind -Philanthropist
8. One who hates mankind - Misanthrope
9. One who knows everything - Omniscient

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Examples of different ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION

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10. One who is present everywhere - Omnipresent

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11. One who is all powerful - Omnipotent

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12. One who offers one’s services - Volunteer

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13. One that lives on others - Parasite

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14. One who is gifted with several talents - Versatile

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Lets Sum Up

• We have learned the concept one word substitution along with few examples.

Thank You