Enhancing Enhancing Classroom Language Skills: Vocabulary and Practical Examples
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Look in the dictionary: Search for a word's meaning in a dictionary.
- "When I encounter a new word, I look in the dictionary."
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Look up a word: Find the meaning or pronunciation of a word.
- "I didn't know the word 'serendipity', so I had to look up the word."
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Pronounce the word: Say a word aloud correctly.
- "Could you help me pronounce the word 'chiaroscuro'?"
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Read the definition: Understand the meaning of a word by reading its definition.
- "To improve my vocabulary, I read the definition of a new word daily."
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Copy the word: Write down a word exactly as it is.
- "Please copy the word from the textbook to your notebook."
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Work alone/Do your work: Complete a task by yourself without help.
- "For the quiz, you must work alone."
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Work with a partner: Collaborate with another student on a task.
- "Find a classmate and work with a partner on the lab experiment."
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Break up into small groups: Split the class into smaller teams for a task.
- "We'll break up into small groups for the discussion."
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Work in a group: Collaborate with others in a team on an activity.
- "Let's work in a group to solve this math problem."
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Work as a class: The whole class collaborates on an activity.
- "Tomorrow, we'll work as a class to prepare for the assembly."
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Lower the shades: Pull down the window coverings to reduce light.
- "The sun is glaring; please lower the shades."
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Turn off the lights: Switch the lights to the off position.
- "We're watching a film; please turn off the lights."
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Look at the screen: Focus your attention on the screen for information or visuals.
- "Look at the screen, I will show the PowerPoint presentation now."
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Take notes: Write down important points from a lecture or presentation.
- "It's important to take notes during the history lesson."
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Turn on the lights: Switch the lights to the on position.
- "The video is over; you can turn on the lights now."
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Take out a piece of paper: Get ready a sheet of paper for writing.
- "For the essay, please take out a piece of paper."
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Pass out the tests: Distribute the tests to each student in the class.
- "The teacher started to pass out the tests as soon as the bell rang."
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Answer the questions: Respond to questions on a test or assignment.
- "Read each question carefully and then answer the questions."
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Check your answers: Review your responses to ensure they are correct.
- "Before submitting the test, check your answers."
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Collect the tests: Gather the completed tests from the students.
- "Once time is up, I will collect the tests."
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Choose the correct answer: Select the right answer from the given options.
- "For multiple-choice questions, choose the correct answer."
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Circle the correct answer: Draw a circle around the right answer.
- "If you are sure about an answer, circle the correct option."
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Fill in the blank: Add the missing word in a sentence or phrase.
- "Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the list."
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Mark the answer sheet/Bubble the answer: Indicate your answer on a test sheet.
- "Please mark the answer sheet clearly."
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Match the words: Connect words that are related or belong together.
- "In this exercise, match the words to their synonyms."
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Underline the word: Draw a line under specific words in the text.
- "Underline the word in each sentence that is a verb."
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Cross out the word: Make a line through a word to show it's wrong or not needed.
- "Cross out the word that does not belong in each sentence."
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Unscramble the word: Rearrange the letters to form a correct word.
- "Your task is to unscramble the word to reveal the animal's name."
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Put the words in order: Arrange words to form a correct sentence.
- "Put the words in order to make a proper sentence."
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Write on a separate sheet of paper: Use a new sheet for writing, not part of a notebook.
- "For your final answers, write on a separate sheet of paper."
Each sentence uses the instruction in a typical classroom context, ideal for