Vocabulary Usage and Meaning Assessment

This video tutorial by Alex focuses on academic vocabulary for IELTS and TOEFL exams, emphasizing the importance of verbs. It covers ten essential verbs, providing definitions and examples for each. The tutorial also guides viewers on where to find comprehensive word lists and additional resources for further study.

Why is vocabulary important in the IELTS and TOEFL exams?

• It is only important for the reading section.

• It is crucial for all sections including reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

• It is only important for the speaking section.

• It is not important at all.

What is the focus of the lesson?

• Adverbs

• Nouns

• Adjectives

• Verbs

What does the verb 'estimate' mean?

• To show or point out

• To transform or change into

• To make an educated guess based on evidence

• To prohibit or not allow

Which of the following is an example of 'estimate'?

• Police estimated that 20 people were killed.

• His poems have been interpreted in many ways.

• They attempted to minimise confusion.

• Scientists have identified numerous species.

What does the verb 'identify' mean?

• To transform or change into

• To minimize or reduce

• To show or point out

• To predict or guess

Which of the following is an example of 'identify'?

• His poems have been interpreted in many ways.

• Police estimated that 20 people were killed.

• Scientists have identified numerous species.

• They attempted to minimise confusion.

What does the verb 'interpret' mean?

• To prohibit or not allow

• To symbolise or represent

• To give a personal analysis or opinion

• To acquire or get something

Which of the following is an example of 'interpret'?

• His poems have been interpreted in many ways.

• Police estimated that 20 people were killed.

• They attempted to minimise confusion.

• Scientists have identified numerous species.

What does the verb 'minimise' mean?

• To symbolise or represent

• To transform or change into

• To keep at a low level

• To maximize or increase

Which of the following is an example of 'minimise'?

• Scientists have identified numerous species.

• Police estimated that 20 people were killed.

• His poems have been interpreted in many ways.

• They attempted to minimise confusion.