Norman Lewis Exercises for Vocabulary
The types of exercises in "Word Power Made Easy" by Norman Lewis focus on effectively learning, retaining, and using new vocabulary words through a few specific methods:
Here are examples for each of the 7 types of exercises used in "Word Power Made Easy" by Norman Lewis:
Multiple Choice Questions
A congenital deformity means:
(a) hereditary, (b) crippling, (c) slight, (d) incurable, (e) occurring at or during birth
(Answer: e)
Grouping Words by Meaning or Roots
Words related to marriage:
Monogamy (single marriage)
Polygamy (multiple marriages)
Bigamy (two marriages)
Misogamy (hatred of marriage)
Timed Word Recall
Write as many words as possible starting with the letter "D" in 3 minutes. Exclude variations of the same word (e.g., do, doing, done).
Matching Synonyms and Antonyms
Match the word with its synonym:
Magnanimous → Generous
Taciturn → Disinclined to talk
Intrepid → Fearless
Thematic Word Lists
Words describing personality types:
Egoistic, Introverted, Misogynous
Flatterer, Cynic, Idealist
Tests to Check Progress
A comprehensive vocabulary test with questions like:
What does "autopsy" mean?
(a) Examination of living tissue
(b) Examination of a corpse to determine cause of death
(c) Optical lens process
(d) Operation to cure disease
Contextual Usage
Explanation of usage and pronunciation:
"To malign" means to slander or speak harmful untruths about someone. Pronounced /məˈlaɪn/.
"Indefatigable" means tireless, unable to be fatigued.
These examples reflect the blend of meaning understanding, root word knowledge, active recall, and contextual usage that the book employs to build vocabulary effectively.
Here are seven root-and-prefix word-building exercises:
Add a prefix to the root "form" (meaning shape) to create a word meaning "to change the shape of again": _______ (Answer: reform)
Using the root "ject" (meaning throw), form a word by adding "e-" at the beginning, meaning "to throw out": _______ (Answer: eject)
Add the prefix "un-" (meaning not) to the root "known" to form a word meaning "not known": _______ (Answer: unknown)
Using the root "spect" (meaning look), form a word by adding the prefix "in-" (not), meaning "not to look at or consider": _______ (Answer: inspect)
Add the prefix "re-" (again) to the root "do" to form a word meaning "to do again": _______ (Answer: redo)
Using the root "cred" (meaning believe), form a word by adding the prefix "in-" (not), meaning "not believable": _______ (Answer: incredible)
Add the prefix "dis-" (apart, opposite) to the root word "connect" to create a word meaning "to separate": _______ (Answer: disconnect)
These exercises develop understanding of how prefixes alter root words to form new meanings.Here are seven vocabulary exercise examples reflecting the types used in "Word Power Made Easy" by Norman Lewis:
Multiple Choice:
Choose the correct meaning of the word:
A congenital deformity means:
(a) hereditary, (b) crippling, (c) slight, (d) incurable, (e) occurring at or during birthGrouping by Roots:
Match the words with the same root:
Monogamy
Polygamy
Bigamy
Misogamy
Timed Word Recall:
Write as many words as you can starting with "D" in 3 minutes (avoid repeating variations of the same word).Matching Synonyms/Antonyms:
Match the words with their synonyms:
Magnanimous →
Taciturn →
Intrepid →
Thematic Word List:
Write three words related to personality traits from this list: egoistic, introverted, misogynous, flatterer, cynic, idealistProgress Test Sample:
What does "autopsy" mean?
(a) Examination of living tissue (b) Examination of a corpse (c) Optical process (d) Operation to cure diseaseContextual Usage:
Fill in the blanks with words:
To malign means to ________.
Indefatigable means ________.
These examples help strengthen vocabulary through meaning, roots, recall, and usage practice.
