Progress Check

Module 6 – Vocabulary
Misconceptions about vocabulary

1. There are ‘advanced’ and ‘complex’ words which you should use:

a. True
b. False

2. You should try to fit an idiom into every answer:

a. True
b. False

3. You should use only words and phrases that you know how to use correctly:

a. True
b. False

4. You can repeat some words:

a. True
b. False

5. You should learn lists of academic words or lists of common topic vocabulary:

a. True
b. False

How to learn to use vocabulary effectively

 6. To learn vocabulary effectively you should:

a. Learn lists
b. Actively listen or read
c. Memorise words and phrases

7. Which of the following do you need to know when learning a new word:

a. Synonym
b. Pronunciation
c. Collocations
d. Grammar
e. All of the above

8. You need to practice using words and get out of your comfort zone:

a. True
b. False

9. Get a notebook and review your new vocabulary regularly:

a. A good idea
b. Not a good idea

Specific areas of focus

10. Idiomatic language means:

a. Using a lot of idioms

 b. Expressions that are natural and correct – including phrasal verbs
c. Using only street language or slang
d. Prioritising idioms

11. It is a good idea not to use idioms that:

a. Are flexible and can be used in many situations

b. You are comfortable using
c. You don’t really understand but you think sound good

12. Less common vocabulary is:

a. The kind of natural language a native speaker would use

b. The longest words in the dictionary
c. Words that you don’t usually use
d. More ‘advanced’ vocabulary

13. In the test you should:

a. Try to use words you don’t really know

b. Think about vocabulary more than anything else
c. Focus on communication, have confidence in your current ability and
show off

14. To improve you collocations you should record yourself and identify your
common mistakes:

a. Yes
b. No
 15. The use of paraphrasing and synonyms:

a. Demonstrates that the speaker doesn’t have a good range of vocabulary

b. Demonstrates that a speaker has a good range of vocabulary

16. You can paraphrase when:

a. You don’t know a word

b. You can’t remember a word
c. You want to reformulate the question
d. All of the above

Answers

1. B 7. E 13. C
2. B 8. A 14. A
3. A 9. A 15. B
4. A 10. B 16. D
5. B 11. C
6. B 12. A