TOEFL vocabulary 1 introduction - ESL worksheet by schuster - Free Printable

Task Description:

The task requires matching words or phrases from Box A with their corresponding definitions in Box B. The goal is to carefully read each word and definition to find the correct matches.

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Solution:

#### Box A Words:
1. a) to attend
2. b) to take part in
3. c) to prepare
4. d) to revise
5. e) to improve
6. f) to set goals
7. g) to make progress
8. h) to learn by heart
9. i) to give a talk
10. j) to work in groups
11. k) to plan in good time
12. l) task
13. m) to be responsible for
14. n) to cram
15. o) to rely on

#### Box B Definitions:
1. to learn something in such a way that you can say it from memory.
2. to get to a place early, with plenty of time or before expected.
3. intransitive, transitive] (rather formal) to be present at an event.
4. to do many things in a short period of time / to try to learn a lot very quickly before an exam.
5. a discourse given before an audience or class especially for instruction.
6. an activity or piece of work which you have to do, usually as part of a larger project.
7. to trust someone or something or to expect him, her, or it to behave in a particular way.
8. movement to an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position.
9. students working collaboratively on set tasks, in or out of the classroom.
10. having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.
11. to be actively involved in something with other people.
12. to make or get something or someone ready for something that will happen in the future.
13. to look at or consider again an idea, piece of writing, etc. in order to correct or improve it.
14. to get better, or to make something better.
15. to put something in a particular place or position.

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Matching Process:

1. a) to attend
- Definition: 3. intransitive, transitive] (rather formal) to be present at an event.
- Match: 3

2. b) to take part in
- Definition: 11. to be actively involved in something with other people.
- Match: 11

3. c) to prepare
- Definition: 12. to make or get something or someone ready for something that will happen in the future.
- Match: 12

4. d) to revise
- Definition: 13. to look at or consider again an idea, piece of writing, etc. in order to correct or improve it.
- Match: 13

5. e) to improve
- Definition: 8. movement to an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position.
- Match: 8

6. f) to set goals
- Definition: 15. to put something in a particular place or position.
- Match: 15

7. g) to make progress
- Definition: 7. to trust someone or something or to expect him, her, or it to behave in a particular way.
- Match: 7

8. h) to learn by heart
- Definition: 1. to learn something in such a way that you can say it from memory.
- Match: 1

9. i) to give a talk
- Definition: 5. a discourse given before an audience or class especially for instruction.
- Match: 5

10. j) to work in groups
- Definition: 9. students working collaboratively on set tasks, in or out of the classroom.
- Match: 9

11. k) to plan in good time
- Definition: 2. to get to a place early, with plenty of time or before expected.
- Match: 2

12. l) task
- Definition: 6. an activity or piece of work which you have to do, usually as part of a larger project.
- Match: 6

13. m) to be responsible for
- Definition: 10. having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.
- Match: 10

14. n) to cram
- Definition: 4. to do many things in a short period of time / to try to learn a lot very quickly before an exam.
- Match: 4

15. o) to rely on
- Definition: 14. to get better, or to make something better.
- Match: 14

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Final Answer:

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a) 3, b) 11, c) 12, d) 13, e) 8, f) 15, g) 7, h) 1, i) 5, j) 9, k) 2, l) 6, m) 10, n) 4, o) 14
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Explanation:

Each word in Box A was matched with its most appropriate definition in Box B based on the meaning and context. This exercise helps reinforce vocabulary understanding and application.

Final Answer: \boxed{a) 3, b) 11, c) 12, d) 13, e) 8, f) 15, g) 7, h) 1, i) 5, j) 9, k) 2, l) 6, m) 10, n) 4, o) 14}