Twenty-six of the chapters present ten words apiece. The other four chapters each cover ten word parts and are so marked. For ease of reference, the title of the selection that closes each chapter is included.

Includes appendices.

“Advancing Vocabulary Skills, Fourth Edition, provides an answer to a problem that many students have: they simply don’t know enough words. This book will help you truly master 300 important words and word parts. You will see and use these words in a number of different – and interesting – contexts. By working actively with the materials in this book, you are sure to expand your word base.
Why study vocabulary? Vocabulary is a basic part of reading comprehension. If you don’t know enough words, you will have trouble understanding what you read.
Vocabulary is a major part of almost every standardized test. The more words you know, the better you are likely to do on such important tests.
Studies show that students with strong vocabularies do better in school. And one study even found that the most common factor among people with rewarding careers was a good vocabulary.
A good vocabulary is vital in today’s world. An increasing number of jobs involve providing services or processing information. More than ever, words are the tools of our trade. The more words you know, the more success you are likely to achieve.

The facts are in.

A solid vocabulary is a source of power. Words can make you a better reader, writer, speaker, thinker, and learner. They can dramatically increase your chances of success in school and at work. This book provides an attractive and effective program of regular word study that can help enrich your vocabulary – and enrich your life as well.” (Book Cover)

CONTENTS:

Preface: To the Instructor

Introduction

Unit One Chapter 1 Apartment Problems
Chapter 2 Hardly a Loser
Chapter 3 Grandfather at the Art Museum
Chapter 4 My Brother’s Mental Illness
Chapter 5 A Get-Rich-Quick Scam
Chapter 6 Holiday Blues (Word Parts)

Unit One Review (Crossword Puzzle)

Unit One Tests

Unit Two
Chapter 7 A Phony Friend
Chapter 8 Coco the Gorilla
Chapter 9 Our Annual Garage Sale
Chapter 10 A Debate on School Uniforms
Chapter 11 My Large Family

Chapter 12 Alex’s Search (Word Parts)

Unit Two Review (Crossword Puzzle)

Unit Two Tests

Unit Three Chapter 13 Ann’s Love of Animals
Chapter 14 A Costume Party
Chapter 15 The Missing Painting
Chapter 16 An Ohio Girl in New York
Chapter 17 How Neat is Neat Enough?
Chapter 18 A Cult Community (Word Parts)

Unit Three Review (Crossword Puzzle)

Unit Three Tests

Unit Four Chapter 19 Halloween Troubles
Chapter 20 Thomas Dooley
Chapter 21 Twelve Grown Men in a Bug
Chapter 22 Adjusting to a Group Home
Chapter 23 A Different Kind of Doctor
Chapter 24 Grandpa and Music (Word Parts)

Unit Four Review (Crossword Puzzle)

Unit Four Tests

Unit Five Chapter 25 My Devilish Older Sister
Chapter 26 Harriet Tubman
Chapter 27 Tony’s Rehabilitation
Chapter 28 Rumors
Chapter 29 The End of a Political Career
Chapter 30 Firing Our Boss

Unit Five Review (Crossword Puzzle)

Unit Five Tests

Appendixes
A Limited Answer Key
B Dictionary Use

C Topics for Discussion and Writing
D List of Words and Word Parts