Library Based Review of the Vocabulary Test Construction Principles

Authors

  • Muhammad Ahmad PhD Candidates, Department of Applied Linguistics, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  • Ali Raza Siddique PhD Candidates, Department of Applied Linguistics, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Mushtaq PhD Candidates, Department of Applied Linguistics, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Keywords:

vocabulary, vocabulary tests, vocabulary test development, principles for vocabulary test development

Abstract

This study aims to explore the purpose, aspects, format, mode, and types of the vocabulary test. In addition, this study aims to explore the principles for the construction of the vocabulary test. In its nature, this study is descriptive and relies on library method of data collection i.e. the data for this study has been accessed/downloaded/retrieved from different search engines in electronic form. The literature reports that there are different aspects, purposes, modes, types and principles for the construction of vocabulary tests. On the basis of these findings, this study suggests that the teachers should keep in mind the said purposes, formats, principles and types while constructing a test for vocabulary.

Published

2020-04-30

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1

Section

Research Article

How to Cite

Ahmad, M. ., Siddique, A. R. ., & Mushtaq, M. . (2020). Library Based Review of the Vocabulary Test Construction Principles. International Journal of English Language Studies, 2(1), 39-43. https://al-kindipublishers.org/index.php/ijels/article/view/87