Identifying and Learning New English VocabularyUnderstanding new words in English means recognising the context, and using all your existing knowledge. Asking these questions will help you identify new words. Identifying and learning new English vocabulary'We had a problem with our water at home, so we called a plumber, who, fortunately, was able to repair the problem.' 1. What part of speech is 'plumber'?2. Is it a singular or plural noun?3. Is it a person, a place, or a thing?4. Does the word 'plumber' represent a job of a nationality?5. What does a 'plumber' work with?6. Do you really need a dictionary to understand this word?7. Give a reason why you might need to include the word 'plumber' in your vocabulary book.8. Is the 'b' in plumber pronounced or not?9. Where could you discover the correct pronunciation of the word 'plumber'?10. Which of these pieces of information about 'plumber' is NOT necessary to include in your vocabulary book? |
