It is important to know if a word is a noun, verb, adjective or adverb (its word class) and how it changes for each word class. You need this information in the following parts of the exam:
- When filling gaps in the reading/ listening exam - if you do not use the correct form and spelling of the word, you will not get the point.
Example:
WRONG - I have the CHOOSE (this is the verb - you need the noun here)
CORRECT - I have the CHOICE
- When speaking/ writing, one of the criteria listed in the exam marking scheme 'lexical resource' section is that the correct form of the word is used.
So, when you find, record and learn a new word, it is beneficial to learn all of its forms. See the example vocabulary record sheet as an idea for how to lay out your vocabulary record.
Vocabulary:
huge (adj) = very big
gain (v) = to get
beneficial (adj) = useful
Vocabulary Record |