Vocabulary Worksheets

You'll find the a wide range of printables here. We also feature worksheets by grade level.

Compound Words - Partner Challenge - Here is a fun activities to do with students in pairs. You can even play with teams or an odd amount of players. It always works out well.
Create Compound Words - You can make this one into a contest too. It is entirely up to how you would like to play it.
Compound Word Challenge (Word Paths) - This is one of our absolute favorites because students have a lot of fun with it and treat like a puzzle that they want to do. If you need an instant motivator, this is the one.
How to Learn New Vocabulary Words Quickly
Middle School Level Vocabulary Matching Words 1 - Match all the words to their meanings. These worksheets are all core aligned. We find that students do have trouble with the word "imperceptible" on this sheet.
Middle School Level Vocabulary Matching Words 2 - We hope that this worksheet doesn't become a whole ordeal for you or your students. You will be familiar with this traditional format. Yes, we just trying to show our vast knowledge of the English Language.
Middle School Level Vocabulary Word Match Worksheet 3 -These are High School Introductory words, they usually carry over to 9th grade. So do not be suprised if Middle level students have difficulty with this one.
Tuck Everlasting Vocabulary Quiz - We provide you with a complementary quiz for the 1975 book that explores immorality in a system of complete order. Many teachers find this super helpful.
Vocabulary Teaching Theme
Vocabulary Worksheets For Grade 1
Vocabulary Worksheets For Grade 2
Vocabulary Worksheets For Grade 3
Vocabulary Worksheets For Grade 4
Vocabulary Worksheets For Grade 5
Vocabulary Worksheets For Grade 6
Vocabulary Worksheets For Grade 7
Vocabulary Worksheets For Grade 8

Teacher Cloze Worksheets

Have students complete the passages using the words that are provided. This is a wonderful practice activity for students of all ages. When you are put in situations where you struggle to understand a word, the word sinks in a great deal more.

Harold Searches for the Book - Bank On It! - Harold is looking everywhere for this book. Where on Earth could it be? Fill in the words to help the work make sense.
Elves in My Garden - Bank On It! - This is a short one, but good one! I always thought their were a group of elves working on my lawn too, but not in a good way.
The Big Bad Storm - Bank On It! - The storm is finding it's way towards you. What do you do? I would find a solid structure to flee to.
Kali the Crazy Koala - Bank On It! - Kali is a bit crazed, but I'm sure he would be fun to hang out with. Don't you think so?
Just Ducky Cloze Worksheet - Come on now! Who on Earth never assembled a crack team to find a mysterious hidden beach. I know I do it ever Thursday.
Crooks the Duck Cloze Worksheet - With a name with "Crooks", you know that this duck just has to be a bite off and skewed in some way.
Thad the Tadpole Cloze - I'm really not sure if the morale of the story was a punch line in some kids joke or how we came up with this one. The morale is really that bullies should stay far away from Tadpoles because you never know when their going to get their legs about them.
Gary the Skateboarding Gorilla - Gary loves to go fast on his skateboard. So fast that he can out pace a bicycle? Really, a bicycle?
Mike, Mike Motorbike - Mike really loves Motor-Cross. He comes across a professional rider one day and gets a chance to train with the big boys.
Making My Swimming Pool - The lengths that this goes to make a swimming pool is crazy. They should have just bought a house with the perfect pool already.
What Went Bump In The Night? - What if under the bed monsters were real? Better yet, what if they had cool names and watched television?
The Skating Moose - Animals that can skate and ride motorcycles rule! I can't get my dog to even roll over, what does that say about me?
The Bike Riding Moose - Wait a second did the moose actual ride the bike? I don't get the title of this one. See if you do.
The First Time I Drove a Car... - Living in the country, where driving is a necessity, I really take this stuff for granted. The nearest a bus comes to my how is six miles.
Sarah the Soccer ball Juggler - We delve into the life of an Olympic hopeful soccer star. Keep an eye out for Sarah she may lead your team to the world cup some day.
Birds of a Feather (Kiki and Kiku) - The two love birds go to see one of their parents to introduce their relationship. The flight is that of legend, well maybe not.
The Terrific Taxi - A mysterious taxi that grants wishes, I'm there! The people that get wishes in this one definitely are humble. I would have got a jet liner or spaceship, bare minimum.
Being a Comedian Isn't All Laughs - Being a comedian doesn't sound like a good deal. I never took the time to see how the people that make laugh go through life. Hope we don't discourage any future funny men or women.
Terrible Tuesday - Grover loves to compete with the dog next door to see who can get the paper first. We quick learn that Mrs. Keller's dog doesn't play by the rules.
Ivan the Incredible - Ivan a formidable wrestler gets removed from the ring with an injury. He creates a company and hires a wrestler. Wouldn't you know it.

Teacher Vocabulary Science Worksheets

All passages here are Science Related.

Teacher Vocabulary Social Studies Worksheets

All of these works are Social Studies related.

Vocabulary Related Teacher Resources

Other areas on our site that will be valuable for you, if you are working on this unit.

Science Vocabulary Worksheets

Standards based vocabulary words in the science curriculum.

Science Vocabulary Quizzes

A quiz for every list of Science vocabulary.

Social Studies Vocabulary Worksheets

Major words you will find in Social Studies.

Social Studies Vocabulary Quiz

We cover the complete vowel curriculum.

How to Learn New Vocabulary Words

A strong vocabulary base is key to communicating and reading. The process of learning new words begins at an early age. With age and exposure to different mediums, this data bank of vocabulary only grows.
Reading is a good habit that leads to self-improvement and growth. However, you cannot benefit from reading if you don't understand what you are reading. A good vocabulary leads to the effective expression of your ideas and thoughts. In a nutshell, a strong vocabulary is a key to success.
Vocabulary does not build overnight. It is a continuous process. One which you must be willing to go through to learn.
We've put together some simple tips and tricks for you to learn new vocabulary words that will benefit you in your education and your professional life.
Let’s start by focusing on the importance of vocabulary.

Why Is Vocabulary So Important?

Building a rich vocabulary is beneficial for several reasons. Let’s look at how learning new words can add value to our lives.

1. Improves Reading and Writing Skills

Research shows that children need to understand around 98% of the words they are reading to receive the intended message and grasp concepts fully. So, they need to have a strong vocabulary to understand the meaning of sentences. As they grow, the course books become more challenging to comprehend. To receive further education successfully, the students needs to have more complex words in their lexicon.

Having to constantly refer to a dictionary to understand words while reading novels, books, articles, etc. can become tedious. It can take the fun away from reading and consume a lot of time. With good vocabulary, you can read and write better.

2. Helps in Expression of Ideas and Thoughts

A strong vocabulary can help you express your ideas clearly and precisely. If you know just the right words that describe your thoughts, you won't have to spend time writing long sentences to explain something simple.

A good vocabulary also helps you set a formal and sophisticated tone to your writing, allowing you to express yourself more organized.

3. Aids in Language Development

A rich vocabulary among children helps them be better thinkers and improves their analytical skills. They not only read more but also write more and enjoy doing so.

If children can develop a strong vocabulary base in their early years, it will help them as they progress both academically and professionally.

4. Enhances Persuasion Power

With a wide range of fancy vocabulary words, you are better positioned to convince someone as you can communicate more engagingly.

If you rely on a few words to express your ideas, it will seem boring and repetitive. However, a wide variety of vocabulary words will aid description and persuasion.

5. Creates a Good Impression on Others

Having a rich vocabulary plays a vital role in your impression of others. For example, even if it is as simple as sending someone a text message, a rich vocabulary is impressive and gives the reader the impression you are sophisticated and well-read.

Whether you are writing a letter to your professor or your boss, leave a good impression with better expression aided by a good vocabulary. The words you use should not be too difficult for the reader to understand. You don’t want your writing to sound unapproachable and archaic.

Tips and Tricks to Learn New Vocabulary Words

1. Read, Read, and Read!

If you want to improve your vocabulary, read as many books as possible. Make monthly targets to finish a certain number of pages or books. Reading requires learning words to understand the meaning of sentences.

Refer to a dictionary to find the meanings to the words you don’t know. Then, write them down in a notepad. Make a list with the words and their meaning and revise them after you are done reading!

2. Always Carry a Dictionary With You

You should always have a dictionary or thesaurus handy, whether it is a dictionary app or a portable pocket dictionary.

Having a dictionary close by helps you instantly find the meanings of difficult words you come across daily. Note those words down! This way, you'll be learning new vocabulary words each day.

3. Make a Daily Target

Make a target to learn new vocabulary words each day. For example, a good start would be to learn 10 words each day.

You can find several vocabulary books online and in-stores easily. You can use these resources for learning new words. Read the words out loud to memorize them.

4. Use New Vocabulary Words in Sentences

As you learn new words, you must also learn the context in which they are used. There is no point to learning new words if you can’t apply them practically.

In your notebook, write down the new vocabulary word their meaning. In the third column, try to use them in your sentences.

5. Use Vocabulary Flashcards

Flashcards are also a great way to learn new vocabulary words. You can find a wide range of printable vocabulary flashcards online.

The idea is that the flashcards should contain both the word and their meanings. This is definitely an effective way to improve your vocabulary!

6. Download Vocabulary Apps

Download vocabulary apps on your phone or computer to learn new words. Here is a list of apps that you can download:

- Vocabulary.com
- Word of the Day
- Magoosh Vocabulary Builder
- Words With Friends
- 7 Little Words
- Memrise: Learn Languages Free

Using mobile apps can be a fun and effective way to learn.

7. Quiz Your Vocabulary

Take vocabulary quizzes to test your skills. Note down your mistakes and learn from them. You can take many online vocabulary quizzes to test your skills and improve.

This can help you identify your mistakes and learn new words.

To Wrap Up

Having a strong vocabulary will help you in your reading and writing. Don’t be frustrated if you can’t understand all the words in a sentence or paragraph.

Learning new words is a continuous process. Your vocabulary will improve with each passing day if you follow these simple tips and tricks. Good luck and happy learning!