Vocabulary Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is vocabulary?
Vocabulary refers to the set of words known and used by a person or group.
True or False: Vocabulary only includes written words.
False
Fill in the blank: A person’s vocabulary can be divided into _____ and _____ vocabulary.
receptive; productive
What is receptive vocabulary?
Receptive vocabulary is the set of words a person understands when they hear or read them.
What is productive vocabulary?
Productive vocabulary consists of the words a person actively uses in speaking or writing.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a synonym? A) Happy B) Sad C) Angry
A) Happy
What is a homonym?
A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning.
True or False: Learning vocabulary is important for effective communication.
True
Fill in the blank: The process of learning new words is often referred to as _____ acquisition.
vocabulary
What is an antonym?
An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
Multiple Choice: Which word is an antonym of ‘difficult’? A) Easy B) Hard C) Complicated
A) Easy
What does the term ‘lexicon’ refer to?
Lexicon refers to the complete set of words and expressions in a language.
True or False: Context can help determine the meaning of a word.
True
Fill in the blank: Words that sound alike but have different meanings are called _____ .
homophones
What is a context clue?
A context clue is information from the surrounding text that helps deduce the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a context clue? A) Definition B) Synonym C) All of the above
C) All of the above
What is a prefix?
A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning.
Fill in the blank: The word ‘unhappy’ contains the prefix _____ .
un
What is a suffix?
A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a suffix? A) Pre B) -ing C) Re
B) -ing
What does ‘etymology’ study?
Etymology studies the origin and history of words.
True or False: A thesaurus is a resource for finding synonyms and antonyms.
True
Fill in the blank: A _____ is a word that describes a noun.
adjective
What is a verb?
A verb is a word that describes an action or state of being.
