Answers: A.b B.d C.a D. b E.c F.d G.c H.a
Handout 1. How to test vocabulary WHY TEST VOCABULARY? - Essential when using a language, so is important to test it.
- Is supported with the inclusion of grammar.
Problem and solution in testing vocabulary - Apparently usefulness of vocabulary test are not as much as in grammar test.
- One alternative is to use published test of vocabulary or construct one for our group of students.
WRITING ITEMS
1. Testing recognition ability a) Recognise synonyms
b) Recognise definitions multiple
c) Recognise appropriate word for context choice
2. Testing production ability a)Picture
b)Definitions achievement test
c)Gap filling
a) Recognise synonims Choose the alternative (a, b, c or d) which is closest in meaning to the word on the left on the page.
Gleam a) Gather b) shine c)welcome d) clean
b) Recognise definitions Loathe means…
a)Dislike intensely c) Search carefully
b) Become seriously ill d) Looks very angry
c) Recognise appropriate words in context The strong wind _____ the man’s efforts to put up the tent.
a)Disabled b)hampered c)deranged d)regaled
a) Pictures : the main difficulty in testing productive lexical ability is the need to limit the candidate to the lexical item that we have in mind. The best way to solve this is using pictures. (achievement test)
Each of the objects below has a letter against it. Write down the names of the objects: a……… d………. b……… e………. c……… f………. b) Definitions: It is important to be careful when selecting a word, because it can be ambiguous
………….. is frozen water c) Gap filling Because of the snow, the football match was________ until the following week.
