VOCABULARY STUDY WORKSHEET

When you learn a new word, don't just memorize its definition. It's more important that you really understand how to use the word. If you fill out this worksheet for words that you are studying, you will be more prepared to actually use the word in your speech and writing.

Word: Write the word.

Pronunciation: Write the IPA or hints to help remember the sounds.

Part of Speech: Write its part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, etc.)

Meaning: Write the definition in English.

Synonyms: Write other similar words.

Collocations: Write words that are typically used before or after this word.

Derivatives: Write other forms of the word (nouns, verbs, adjectives).

Found sentence: Write a sentence containing the word found in a publication, used a co-worker’s email, or overheard someone say.

Your sentence: Write your own sentence using this word.

EXAMPLE

Word: green

Pronunciation: /gri:n/

Part of Speech: adjective

Meaning: good for the environment

Synonyms: ecologically- or environmentally-friendly, nonpolluting

Collocations: green technology, green power, green energy, green jobs, green your home

Derivatives: to green something (verb)

Found sentence: It's easy to green your home with these simple steps.

Your sentence: Many people are thinking about using green energy in their homes.