Vocabulary Types

Where to Look Up Words

•Dictionary.com
•TheFreeDictionary.com
•m‐w.com
•learnersdictionary.com

Basic Process for Text Completions

1) Read only the sentence.
2) Find the clues.
3) Write down your own fillers to put in the blank(s).
4) Read every choice and mark your paper (for both blanks)
5) Choose the best match.

Basic Process for Sentence Equivalence

1) Read only the sentence.
2) Find the clues.
3) Write down your own fillers to put in the blank.
4) Read every choice and mark your paper
5) Choose the best TWO matches.

Themes Common to Both Types

Ignore the answer choices at first.
Anticipate the answer and write it down.
Consider every answer choice and write down your calls.
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