Vocabulary practice for ages 11–12

At ages 11–12 vocabulary is about test readiness: Greek and Latin roots, mixed revision and the word questions on every reading test.

Illustration: letters and words

What your child practices at ages 11–12

  • Greek and Latin roots: tele, aqua, port
  • Mixed revision of all word skills
  • Vocabulary questions in reading tests
  • Connotation: slim versus skinny
  • Transition words in texts
  • Academic vocabulary across subjects

What the questions look like

Three examples at the ages 11–12 level. In BrainBite, every question comes with an instant explanation.

Tele means far. So a telescope is…

A tool for seeing far. Roots are word Lego: tele + scope, tele + phone. One root unlocks a whole family.

Slim or skinny — which sounds more positive?

Slim. Words carry feelings as well as meanings. Test writers love asking about these shades.

“The results were consistent.” Consistent means…

Staying the same. A classic test word. Roots and context together crack almost any unknown word.

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