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Vocabulary Activity
Talk about a menu! Who would have thought SAT prep could be so delicious? Treat your class to a full course of SAT words with a timed activity that asks groups to create clues for dishes on their bill of fare. Distained veggies anyone?...
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Word for the Dazed: SAT Vocabulary
Prep those high schoolers for the S.A.T. by giving them one new word each day. There are 16 wonderful words, each with dictionary definitions and contextual example using a current pop-culture reference. Tip: Extend the daily vocabulary...
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A Victorian Vocabulary Challenge
Introduce your high schoolers to some tough vocabulary. No, I'm not talking about the SAT list! Revisit Victorian literature to find tricky words we still use today. Using the Visual Thesaurus, learners will preview vocabulary in a quote...
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Vocabulary in Context: Test Yourself with the New York Times
Drawn from the New York Times' superb Learning Network program, this multiple choice question checks readers' knowledge of two vocabulary words in a paragraph from a review of the 2011 film Take Shelter. An interactive answer key clearly...
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Word for the Dazed: SAT Vocabulary Prt. 2
In need of a way to introduce S.A.T. vocabulary to your upper graders? Included here is the definition and example for the word perverse. This is a great resource if added to other vocabulary words.
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Latin Roots spect, sta, vert: True/False Quiz
Secondary etymologists assess their mastery of words derived from the Latin roots spect/spec, sta/sist, and vert/vers. Using true/false format, learners agree or disagree with how the words are used in context sentences. Handy for SAT...
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SAT Identification of Sentence Errors Practice Test
In this SAT prep test worksheet, students read the example sentences presented in an SAT prep format. Students select the answer that identifies the sentence error to complete the 15 online exercises.
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Latin Roots dict, duct, vent: Vocabulary Matching
A 12-item matching exercise builds recognition of intermediate-level words derived from the Latin roots dict, duct, and vent. This is one of several activities on the website MyVocabulary.com associated with these three roots, including...
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SAT Vocab - MindSnacks
Who knew learning and practicing vocabulary for the SAT could be this absorbing? With 500 words to learn after an upgrade, and nine different games for practice, users are sure to feel prepared on testing day!
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Latin Roots nat, tract, sequ: Matching Exercise
An interactive matching exercise from MyVocabulary.com, this resource highlights 12 advanced-level words containing the Latin roots nat, tract, and sequ. Definitions nicely distinguish among closely related words: nascent, natal, innate,...
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Word Pair Analogies 10: Low-Advanced SAT Level
Analogy exercises are a great way to build vocabulary and critical thinking skills. To select the pair of words that represents the same relationship as the initial pair, learners are instructed to construct a bridge sentence that...
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Latin roots plic, fac, cogn: Online Quiz
Demonstrating mastery of words derived from the Latin roots plic, fac, and cogn, high school etymologists use a word list from MyVocabulary.com to fill in 12 sentence blanks. One of several exercises available to reinforce the use of...
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Sentence Completion 1: Low-Advanced SAT Level
Here's another sentence completion worksheet that will provide your learners with additional vocabulary practice or SAT test prep. A detailed answer key is included so learners could work alone or in groups to study the strategies...
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Sentence Completion 10: Low-Advanced SAT Level
Commiserated, cogitated, ameliorated? Whether used as test prep or as part of a vocabulary study, the problems on this sentence completion worksheet will challenge your learners. Provide them with the detailed answer key and groups can...
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ESL Advanced/Proficiency Vocabulary Worksheet 16
In this ESL advanced proficiency vocabulary worksheet, students complete 10 sentences by choosing the best vocabulary word from the list of four given for each sentence.
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Your Dictionary: Sat Vocabulary Word Games
This article discusses the use of word games to teach SAT vocabulary words; it provides a list of different types of games that could be used for SAT prep including Jeopardy, crossword puzzles, hangman, online SAT prep quiz games, word...
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Guide to Grammar and Writing: Building a Better Vocabulary
This is an index of vocabulary-building information and quizzes, including a list of roots, prefixes, and suffixes with their meanings. It offers 365 SAT and GRE level vocabulary words, definitions, and sample sentences. The quizzes...
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My vocabulary.com: Latin Root a Week: Spect Spic #1
There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root SPECT SPIC means "look at, watch, see." Three SPECT SPIC root activities, 19 vocabulary...
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My vocabulary.com: Latin Root a Week: Miss Mitt #1
There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root MISS or MITT means "send." Three MISS MITT root activities, 23 vocabulary words, and a...
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My vocabulary.com: Latin Root a Week: Cept Cip Cap #1
There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root CEPT-CIP-CAP means "take, get, go, receive." Three CEPT root activities, 24 vocabulary...
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My vocabulary.com: Latin Root a Week: Sta Sist Stit #1
There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root STA SIST STIT means "stand." Three STA SIST STIT root activities, 27 vocabulary words,...
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My vocabulary.com: Latin Root a Week: Reg Rect Rig #1
There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root REG RECT RIG means "straight, right, rule." Three REG RECT RIG root activities, 26...
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My vocabulary.com: Latin Root a Week: Pend Pens Pound #1
There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root PEND PENS POUND means "hand, weigh, pay." Three PEND PENS POUND root activities, 42...
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My vocabulary.com: Latin Root a Week: Vert Vers #1
There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root VERT VERS means "turn." Three VERT VERS root activities, 29 vocabulary words, and a...