Vocabulary Vocabulary Building Strategies 2

Question 1

Which strategy best helps you remember a new word's meaning long-term?

Accepted Answer

Using it in your own sentences

Answer

Actively producing a word in original sentences builds durable memory through retrieval practice.

Question 2

What is a 'context clue'?

Accepted Answer

Information in surrounding text that hints at a word's meaning

Answer

Context clues are nearby words or sentences that reveal an unfamiliar word's meaning.

Question 3

The root 'bio' in 'biology' and 'biography' means:

Accepted Answer

Life

Answer

The Greek root 'bio' means life, appearing in many science and writing terms.

Question 4

A flashcard system that increases the interval between reviews of mastered words is called:

Accepted Answer

Spaced repetition

Answer

Spaced repetition schedules reviews at growing intervals to strengthen retention efficiently.

Question 5

Which prefix means 'not' or 'opposite of'?

Accepted Answer

un-

Answer

The prefix 'un-' negates a word, as in 'unhappy' or 'unfair'.

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