Question 103Asked in CTET August 2023 Paper 1, 20 Aug 2023A teacher of Class III is presenting new vocabulary to the learners. Which one of the following is an effective way to present the new vocabulary ?
- AThe teacher should write its meaning on the blackboard and ask learners to learn it by heart.
- BThe teacher should tell them the antonyms of words and give the meaning in their language.
- CThe teacher should give them a concise definition of words.
- DThe teacher should try to explain a word’s meaning in the situation in which it occurs.
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Correct answer: (D) The teacher should try to explain a word’s meaning in the situation in which it occurs.
Explanation
New words are best learnt in context: explaining a word's meaning in the situation where it occurs makes it meaningful and memorable.