Y07W01VC Word Roots — -log / -logue- (word / reason)

A conversation between two or more people, or the written representation of such a conversation in a text.

Word Breakdown: dia– (prefix meaning ‘across’ or ‘between’)

Example: The author used dialogue between the two characters to reveal their very different views on justice.

Synonyms: conversation, exchange, discussion

Collocations: open a dialogue, written dialogue, engage in dialogue

A system of careful reasoning used to reach a conclusion, or the quality of being clear and consistent in the way ideas are connected.

Example: The scientist applied logic to eliminate every explanation that the data could not support.

Synonyms: reasoning, rationale, sense

Collocations: apply logic, follow the logic, flawed logic

A long speech delivered by one person, either in real life, as part of a dramatic performance, or as a character’s inner thoughts in a text.

Word Breakdown: mono– (prefix meaning ‘one’ or ‘single’)

Example: The actor delivered a powerful monologue that kept the entire audience completely silent.

Synonyms: speech, soliloquy, address

Collocations: deliver a monologue, dramatic monologue, inner monologue

To examine something carefully, breaking it into parts in order to understand it or identify patterns and meaning.

Word Breakdown: –lyse (suffix meaning ‘to break apart or examine closely’)

Word family: analysis ( n. ), analytical ( adj. ), analyst ( n. )

Example: The students were asked to analyse the author’s use of language in the opening paragraph.

Synonyms: examine, investigate, assess

Collocations: analyse data, analyse a text, analyse results

A particular way of doing something, especially one that is organised, planned, or established through repeated use.

Word family: methodical ( adj. ), methodology ( n. ), methodically ( adv. )

Example: The class discussed which method was most reliable for testing the effect of sunlight on plant growth.

Synonyms: approach, technique, procedure

Collocations: scientific method, research method, teaching method

Facts, figures, or information collected through observation, testing, or research, and used as the basis for analysis or decision-making.

Word family: datum ( n. — singular form), database ( n. )

Example: The researchers collected data from over three hundred students across five different schools.

Synonyms: information, statistics, figures

Collocations: collect data, analyse data, data set

The careful study of a subject, especially in order to discover new facts, test ideas, or reach a deeper understanding.

Word family: researcher ( n. ), research-based ( adj. )

Example: She conducted research into the long-term effects of social media use on teenagers’ sleep.

Synonyms: investigation, inquiry, study

Collocations: conduct research, research findings, independent research

A set of rules, principles, or a plan of action that guides decisions and behaviour within an organisation, government, or institution.

Word family: policies ( n. plural), policy-maker ( n. )

Example: The school introduced a new policy that required all students to place their phones in a designated tray during lessons.

Synonyms: guideline, regulation, rule

Collocations: government policy, school policy, introduce a policy

Used to introduce a conclusion, result, or logical consequence that follows directly from what has just been stated.

Example: The experiment produced inconsistent results; therefore, the team decided to repeat the procedure under controlled conditions.

Synonyms: consequently, thus, as a result

Collocations: and therefore, therefore concluded, it therefore follows