Vocabulary Quizzes How to be successful

Format—Matching Definitions  You will match definitions and give parts of speech Uses all words on list Part of SpeechWordsDefinitions CVerb vilifyA1) of or pertaining to this world or earth as contrasted with heaven; 2) common; ordinary EAdjective litigiousB1) characterized by or exhibiting extreme affluence; 2) wealthy, rich, or affluent; 3) richly supplied, abundant AAdjective mundaneC 1) to speak ill of; defame; slander BAdjective opulentD1) Raw material; 2) people considered as readily available and of little value; 3) coarse food for livestock DAdjective fodderE1) pertaining to legal action; 2) excessively or readily inclined to legal action

Format—Writing Sentences  You will write sentences using 6 words from the list I choose 5 (you won’t know ahead of time); you choose 1 Sentences show your understanding of the word and ability to use it well Sentences may change the tense or form of a word, but must use the new form of the word correctly  Example: Change opulent (adj.) to opulence (noun)

Writing Effective Sentences  Sentences must give enough context to show your understanding of the word.  If word could be replaced by several others, you have not given enough context.  Example: Opulent (adj. 1) characterized by or exhibiting extreme affluence; 2) wealthy, rich, or affluent; 3) richly supplied, abundant) No: The house was opulent. Yes: The opulent house was decorated with velvet curtains, gold statues, and crystal chandeliers.

How To Study  Review definitions and parts of speech with parents and friends  Make flashcards  Practice writing sentences for each word

Cumulative Vocabulary Study  Each semester, you will have a test that draws from your vocabulary for the whole semester. Keep your flashcards and continue to review words throughout the year.  Other Vocab Bonuses Each quiz will have an extra-credit sentence that asks you to use a word I choose from a previous quiz. Using vocabulary words correctly in your essay and homework writing can earn you extra points on assignments. Underline vocab words when you use them in your writing.