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Quick Tips for Solving TOEIC Vocabulary & Grammar Questions (Parts 5/6)
Today, I'd like to write about effective strategies for answering TOEIC vocabulary and grammar questions (Parts 5 & 6).
Suffixes that frequently appear in TOEIC vocabulary are extremely important because they help you instantly identify the part of speech and approximate meaning
of a word.
Official TOEIC materials and popular vocabulary books (such as the TOEIC L&R Test
preparation resources) consistently emphasize learning word formation patterns.
Today, let's learn 5 basic suffixes that form verbs — essential knowledge for improving your accuracy in TOEIC Part 5 & Part 6 grammar questions.
【Suffixes That Form Verbs (5)】
There are fewer verb-forming suffixes compared to noun or adjective suffixes, but the following are very common in TOEIC.
1. -ize / -ise
Examples: organize, finalize, modernize
→ Meaning: “make into” / “cause to become”
2. -en
Examples: broaden, strengthen, shorten
→ Meaning: change of state
3. -fy
Examples: simplify, clarify, notify
→ Meaning: “make” / “cause to be”
4. -ate
Examples: activate, evaluate, negotiate
→ Meaning: express actions
5. -ish
Examples: establish, accomplish
→ Meaning: express action or completion
【Evidence-Based Learning Effect】
Research on vocabulary acquisition shows that learners who understand word formation and suffix patterns:
・guess meanings more accurately
・achieve significantly higher accuracy in grammar questions
In the TOEIC Listening & Reading Test , the ability to instantly recognize
transformations such as:
Verb → Noun → Adjective
has a direct impact on your score.
By organizing suffixes systematically, vocabulary learning shifts from isolated memorization to a connected word network. This greatly improves efficiency and
long-term retention.
So, let’s build your TOEIC vocabulary step by step — and strengthen your grammar accuracy at the same time!
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