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2) It is usually difficult to test abstract words with
this technique.

3) Sketches are sometimes ambiguous (e.g., an

orange may look like a ball; running may look like
dancing or jumping).

b. Multiple-choice completion
Multiple-choice completion is a test in which a

sentence with a missing word is presented; students
choose one of four vocabulary items give to complete the

sentence. The following steps should be taken in writing

multiple-choice completion items:
1) Select the words to be tested

2) Get the right kind of sentence to put each word in
(this sentence context is called the stem)

3) Choose several wrong words to put the right word
with (these wrong words are called distracters).

Three distracters plus the right words are enough

for written items.
4) Finally, prepare clear and simple instruction

Advantages of multiple-choice completion

1) It helps students see the full meaning of words by
the providing natural contexts. Also, it is good