Class 9: Vocabulary Development

Question 1

What is Vocabulary?

Answer 1

This is the whole stock of words available for a speaker of a language

Question 2

What is the entirety of a vocabulary of a language called?

Answer 2

Lexicon

Question 3

What is Vocabulary at the level of the user?

Answer 3

Vocabulary at the level of the user is defined as the total number of words acquired or learnt by a particular individual

Question 4

What are the types of Vocabulary?

Answer 4

Active and Passive

Question 5

What are some strategies for vocabulary development?

Answer 5

a.] Use of dictionary
b.] Use of Extensive reading
c.]Understanding both the connotative and denotative meanings of words
d.] Knowing word collations
e.] Ability to analyze and break down words
f.] Word games
g.] Observing one’s environment

Question 6

What is Connotative meaning?

Answer 6

these are meanings attached to feelings and attitude, their meanings are non iteral and are often used in leisure literature

Question 7

What is Denotative meaning?

Answer 7

These are meaning that are literal and are meant to be taken as it is on first sight

Question 8

What are the basic skills you need to develop to use dictionaries?

Answer 8

a.]Speedy detection of entries
b.]Correct selection of the meaning appropriate to the context
c.] Understanding of correct spelling
d.] Accurate interpretation and application of pronunciation symbols

Question 9

What are the types of dictionaries?

Answer 9

a.] General Dictionaries
b.}Specialized/Subject Dictionaries
c.] Thesaurus