WorksheetsTOPIC 11: LEXICAL AND SEMANTIC FIELDS IN ENGLISH
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which framework is essential for language education across EU member states?
The Lisbon Agenda
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Organic Law on Education
European Language Portfolio (ELP)
What is the ultimate goal of compulsory education in the EU regarding foreign languages?
Fluency in two languages
Developing communicative competence in at least one foreign language
Passing standardized language tests
Learning the grammar of multiple languages
What is the difference between lexical and semantic fields?
Semantic fields focus on structure; lexical fields focus on form
Lexical fields group related meanings; semantic fields group related words
Semantic fields group relate to meanings; lexical fields group relate to forms
They are interchangeable
According to the document, what is essential for selecting vocabulary for teaching?
Students' cultural background
Vocabulary lists based on frequency
Real-life relevance and students’ context
Recommendations from older syllabi
By the end of primary school, what should students’ active vocabulary approximately include?
500 words
1,000 words
1,500 words
3,000 words
What are the three main communicative functions of vocabulary?
Greetings, information sharing, and cultural expressions
Socialization, information sharing, and expressing attitudes
Reading, writing, and speaking
Grammar, vocabulary, and semantics
What is the recommended starting point for teaching vocabulary?
Writing the words
Translating the words
Teaching the spoken form
Group activities
Which activity is categorized as part of the practice stage?
Creating personal dictionaries
Word bingo
Guessing vocabulary meaning from context
Semantic grouping of words
What is the process of adding prefixes or suffixes to create new words?
Compounding
Conversion
Affixation
Derivation
How does compounding create new words?
By adding prefixes and suffixes
By joining two base words
By changing the word class
By translating the word
What is an example of a consolidation activity?
Using flashcards
Matching words to pictures
Labelling diagrams
Market games
Which activity helps students use sensory experiences for learning vocabulary?
Flashcards
Mime and gestures
Picture dictation
Chinese whispers
In the presentation stage, what is the advantage of teaching words in semantic groupings?
Faster memorization of isolated words
Learning related vocabulary becomes easier
Students focus more on spelling
Students create unrelated associations
Which of these is NOT part of socialization vocabulary?
Goodbye
Congratulations
Logical
Excuse me
What does the vocabulary for expressing emotional attitudes include?
Gratitude and feelings
Knowledge and skills
Greetings and goodbyes
Logical reasoning
Why is vocabulary taught in context?
To improve grammar understanding
To aid comprehension and retention
To make learning faster
To practice spelling
Which resource does the document suggest for independent vocabulary learning?
Collages
Dictionaries
Word groupings
Opposite pairs
Why is it important to revise previously taught words?
To help students use them actively
To memorize spelling patterns
To prepare for tests
To focus on grammar rules
What is an effective strategy for engaging students in vocabulary learning?
Using grammar exercises
Incorporating games and realia
Providing vocabulary lists for memorization
Focusing on phonetic transcription
The document emphasizes teaching vocabulary by:
Relying on translations alone
Introducing words in meaningful contexts
Separating grammar from vocabulary
Focusing on written form first
