Is there any requirement for the English language to apply for the Chevening Scholarship?

According to the Oxford Dictionary, a compound word is a “word made of two or more other words, such as teapot (tea + pot) or blackbird (black + bird). The Oxford Learner's Dictionaries define a compound word as “a noun, an adjective or a verb made of two or more words or parts of words, written as one or more words, or joined by a hyphen”.

Students can follow the below mentioned steps to identify compound words in English language:

·       Check the sentences and find words that are a combination of two and more words.

·       After you identify such a word, make sure if it has a meaning of its own. If it does, it is a compound word.

·       You can check for compound words by identifying their types and categories, which are, closed, open and hyphenated.

Students can follow the below mentioned tips to prepare Compound Words and ace the topic for correct and efficient use.

·       Practice by writing and combining new words.

·       Read a lot. The more you read, the more words you learn.

·       Pay attention to the rules used, including the types and structure.

·       Apart from books and novels, students can make use of the online tools and increase your vocabulary with youtube, online word games or online books and other reading materials.

Compound words help to express more specific ideas in a concise way, structuring communication in a better way. Hence, compound words are a key element of English grammar and vocabulary. They improve spelling and sentence building skill of students.

MBA from HUB requires proof of English language of skills levels of upto C1 of the CEFR. The university also accepts TOEFL-iBT Special Home Edition Test" and the "TOEFL ITP" for the C1 English Language Certificate. Check the official university website for more info