Basic College Vocabulary approaches vocabulary development with a unique and proven systematic strategy called SSCD–See and Say the word, use Structural analysis, apply Context clues and incorporate Dictionary knowledge.
Chapter Objectives have been identified to help you focus on key skills.
A focus on how learning happens and the importance of using a variety of learning strategies.
Restructured outline so the Multiple Choice questions are now the first exercise you will complete to help the transition from a basic knowledge level to higher level thinking in the exercises that follow.
A new Appendix that offers the answers to the multiple choice feature will help you monitor your progress and focus your attention on problematic areas.
Updated Dictionary Feature including the addition of the etymology and antonyms for each word!
New Vocabulary Words that provide a clearer understanding of the structural elements.
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CHAPTER ONE: WHERE DO I BEGIN?
How We Learn
Seven Steps to Memory
SSCD: A Vocabulary Strategy
Strategies for Learning Vocabulary
Format of Chapters and Important Terms
CHAPTER TWO: USING STRATEGIES TO LEARN NEW WORDS
Memory Tip Intend to Remember
Vocabulary Strategy See and Say the Word
Part A
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer 1
Part B
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Power Words
Practice Exercises
Chapter Review
Matching
Yes or No?
Expanded Word Forms
Expand Your Learning
Puzzle Fun
CHAPTER THREE: USING WHAT YOU KNOW TO LEARN WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW
Memory Tip Organize the Material to Be Learned
Vocabulary Strategy Word Structure
Part A
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Part B
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Power Words
Practice Exercises
Chapter Review
Yes or No?
Related Forms
Expanded Word Forms
Expand Your Learning
Puzzle Fun
CHAPTER FOUR: WORKING WITH CONTEXT CLUES
Memory Tip Test/Retest
Vocabulary Strategy Context Clues Part I
Part A
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Part B
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Power Words
Practice Exercises
Chapter Review
Yes or No?
Expanded Word Forms
Expand Your Learning
Puzzle Fun
CHAPTER FIVE: MORE CONTEXT CLUES
Memory Tip Overlearn the Material
Vocabulary Strategy Context Clues Part II
Part A
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Part B
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Power Words
Practice Exercises
Chapter Review
Related Words with Prefixes
Related Words with Suffixes
Expanded Word Forms
Expand Your Learning
Puzzle Fun
CHAPTER SIX: THE DICTIONARY AS A TOOL
Memory Tip Memory Techniques: Visualization, Association, Mnemonics
Vocabulary Strategy Dictionary Use
Part A
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Part B
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Power Words
Practice Exercises
Chapter Review
Concept Maps
Yes or No?
Expanded Word Forms
Expand Your Learning
Puzzle Fun
CHAPTER SEVEN: WORDS HAVE EMOTIONS TOO
Memory Tip Space Out Your Learning
Vocabulary Strategy Emotional Meaning of Words
Part A
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Part B
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Power Words
Practice Exercises
Chapter Review
Matching
Antonyms (Opposite) and Synonyms (Same Meaning)
Expanded Word Forms
Expand Your Learning
Puzzle Fun
CHAPTER EIGHT: HOMONYMS AND HOMOPHONES
Memory Tip Study Before Bed
Vocabulary Strategy Homonyms and Homophones
Part A
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Part B
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Power Words
Practice Exercises
Chapter Review
Yes or No?
Expanded Word Forms
Expand Your Learning
Puzzle Fun
CHAPTER NINE: DON’T LET WORDS CONFUSE YOU
Memory Tip Use Multiple Senses to Enhance Learning
Vocabulary Strategy Confusing Words
Part A
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Part B
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Power Words
Practice Exercises
Chapter Review
Yes or No?
Expanded Word Forms
Expand Your Learning
Puzzle Fun
CHAPTER TEN: LANGUAGE IS ALWAYS CHANGING
Memory Tip Learning Never Ends
Vocabulary Strategy Language Is Always Changing
Part A
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Part B
Words to Learn
See and Say
Structural Elements
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Power Words
Practice Exercises
Chapter Review
Yes or No?
Expanded Word Forms
Expand Your Learning
Puzzle Fun
APPENDIX A: ANSWERS TO MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
APPENDIX B: WORD LIST WITH CHAPTER NUMBERS
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