Question 1

How often do you learn new English words?

  • (a) Almost never. I only learn words when I absolutely have to. (b) Sometimes. I learn a few new words when I read or study.

    (c) Regularly. I try to learn new words every week. (d) Every day. I actively look for new words to learn.

Question 2

When you see an unfamiliar word while reading, what do you do?

  • (a) I skip it and keep reading. (b) I guess the meaning from context but don't check if I'm right.

  • (c) I try to guess, and sometimes I look it up later. (d) I always look it up and try to understand its meaning.

Question 3

How confident are you when speaking English?

  • (a) Not confident at all. I often feel stuck and can't find the right words. (b) Somewhat confident. I can communicate basic ideas but struggle with advanced topics.

  • (c) Confident. I can express most ideas clearly. (d) Very confident. I can express myself fluently and naturally.

Question 4

How often do you use prefixes and suffixes to understand new words?

  • (a) Never. I don't know what prefixes and suffixes are. (b) Rarely. I know a few, but I don't use them actively.

  • (c) Sometimes. I use them to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words. (d) Often. I break words down into their parts to understand them.

Question 5

How many new English words do you learn in a typical week?

  • (a) 0–2 words (b) 3–5 words

  • (c) 6–10 words (d) More than 10 words

Question 6

When you learn a new word, do you use it in sentences?

  • (a) No. I just try to remember the definition. (b) Sometimes. I write it down but rarely use it.

  • (c) Usually. I try to use it in a few sentences. (d) Always. I make sure to use it in conversation or writing.

Question 7

How do you feel when reading advanced English texts (e.g., academic articles, novels)?

  • (a) Overwhelmed. I understand very little. (b) Challenged. I understand some parts but not everything.

  • (c) Comfortable. I understand most of what I read. (d) Confident. I understand almost everything.

Question 8

Do you know the difference between a noun, verb, adjective, and adverb?

  • (a) Not really. I get them confused. (b) I know some of them, but I'm not always sure.

  • (c) Yes, I understand the basic differences. (d) Yes, I can identify all of them easily in a sentence.

Question 9

When you hear a new word, do you try to use it later?

  • (a) Never. I forget it almost immediately. (b) Rarely. I remember it but don't use it.

  • (c) Sometimes. I try to remember and use it if I can. (d) Always. I make a conscious effort to use new words.

Question 10

What is your attitude toward learning vocabulary?

  • (a) It's boring and difficult. I don't enjoy it. (b) It's okay. I do it because I have to.

  • (c) It's interesting. I enjoy learning new words. (d) It's exciting! Words open new worlds for me.

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