Page 29 - Vocabulary Creatively

1) List the prefixes and suffixes that you have
thought to your students.

2) Than match these with content words that they

have studied (including even their passive
vocabulary).

3) Prepare sentences that clarify the meaning of these
words.

4) Then write your instructions and examples.
Advantages of simple-completion (words)

1) It reflects teaching approaches

2) It is generally faster and easier to construct than
are items with distracters.

Limitation of simple-completion (words)
1) Fewer words can be tested this way than with

multiple choice.
2) There is some difficulty in avoiding ambiguous

contexts.