Spelling and word formation
Correct spelling of Tibetan words, prefixes, suffixes and related word forms.
What this topic covers
Many “choose the correct word” questions test spelling: the options differ by one letter or sign. Word formation (adding prefixes and suffixes, or changing a word from one part of speech to another) is tested the same way.
How to prepare
- Keep a list of Tibetan words you often misspell and revise it.
- Learn the common prefixes and suffixes of Tibetan and how they change meaning or part of speech.
- Read carefully edited texts: seeing correct spellings often fixes them in memory.
Exam tip
When options differ only in spelling, read each one slowly. The one that looks “most familiar” from good reading is usually right.
Practice questions
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