A list of twenty words. More than half I've came across before, in articles, books, stories, journals, etc. Yet, I feel ashamed. I do not know the meaning to the words confidently. The 3 that I managed to guess, was due to the questions were of multiple choice kind. Else, I'm pretty sure that I would had scored zero. Nil. And I thought my English was not that bad.
I guess, I just took for granted words that I come across. Normally in sentences of passages, or journals, it is easier to infer what they mean, or might mean. I would guessed the meanings of the those words, very very seldom turning to the dictionary for help. No, I have one, the book type. And of course, should I not have the book type of dictionary, I could always use the online dictionary right? So many out that there, all trying to make our lives for easier.
Taking that short is big eye opener for me. Here I am, trying to make a switch to the education line, and failing the test! It is very de-motivating, scary, and truthfully, makes you rethink, are you good enough to share your knowledge with others. Do you have enough knowledge in the very first place?
I'm pondering on this now, but hopefully, while loosing sleep on this, I will be presented with not only the answer but also ways to improve my language, especially my vocab level. Digesting and thinking now. God willing, I will be given the better path to follow. For the immediate start, I'll go the traditional way, by referring to the dictionary.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
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