Vocabulary Basics
What is vocabulary?
A set of words in a language.
What is one way to teach new words?
Using pictures.
Name one vocabulary learning activity.
Matching words and pictures.
It is the opposite of “hot.” What is it?
Cold
Why do teachers test vocabulary?
To check students’ knowledge of words.
What is a synonym?
A word with a similar meaning.
What is a flashcard?
A card with a word, picture, or meaning.
What is a word map?
A diagram that shows a word and its related words or meanings.
It means “very big.” What word is it?
Huge
What is a multiple-choice vocabulary test?
A test where students choose the correct answer from several options.
What is an antonym?
A word with the opposite meaning.
Why do teachers use games to teach vocabulary?
To make learning fun and engaging.
What is a gap-fill exercise?
An exercise where students complete sentences with missing words.
It means a person who teaches students. What is it?
Teacher.
How can a teacher check students’ understanding of a new word?
By asking students to use it in a sentence.
What is a homophone?
A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning or spelling
What is the context method?
Teaching a word through the sentence or situation in which it appears.
What is word association?
Connecting a word with other related words.
It means to look at something quickly to understand the main idea. What is it?
Skimming.
What is receptive vocabulary?
Words that students understand when reading or listening.
What is the difference between active and passive vocabulary?
Active vocabulary is used when speaking or writing; passive vocabulary is understood when reading or listening.
Why is repetition important in vocabulary learning?
It helps students remember words and use them correctly.
How can students learn vocabulary independently?
By reading, using dictionaries, keeping vocabulary notebooks, and reviewing words.
It is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. What is it?
Synonym.
Why is it important to assess vocabulary in context?
It shows whether students understand how to use words in real situations.