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communication.” It means that the guessing game technique can give diversions to students and it makes them do not feel bored during learning process. Nevertheless,
the most important thing is to give the students in practicing their English. Another benefit of use the guessing game technique in teaching vocabulary is
the technique can make the students be more pleasure in regular activities in the classroom. It creates a relaxed atmosphere in the classroom. And by using the
guessing game technique the students can encourage to communicate in English because the game are combination between language and practice with fun and
excitement.
2.3 Testing Vocabulary
Vocabulary means as a list of words in its form which is included as a basic word or without suffixes and the words which is a compound from the same or
different each word with its meaning. The vocabulary test is a test of vocabulary mastery which can be divided into passive receptive mastery and active productive
mastery. The first kind of mastery is understand the meaning of word without ability to use it or only knowing the meaning of a word when it is used by other people. The
second kind of mastery is not only someone’s understanding of the meaning of words which is heard or read but also able to use it in a literature to express their mind.
The material to be tested should, similarity, be a part a syllabus and teaching program you are familiar with : perhaps a section of a course book, or certain
elements of a set curriculum. According to Penny Ur 1996: 41 there are 3 stages in designing test :
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a. Stage 1 : preparation
Prepare your test. It is good idea to list in writing all the material that you want your test to cover: you can then refer back to the list during and after the test
writing to see if you have included all you intended. b.
Stage 2 : performance If possible, administer your test to a class of learners; if not, ask colleagues to
try doing it themselves. c.
Stage 3 : feedback Look at how your test was done, and ask the testes how they felt about it.
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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
As an International language, English has been an introductory language in many countries. Many people attempts to learn and master it to communicate with other
people from different countries and cultures. So, they will not find any difficulties to communicate with others especially coming from abroad.
Indonesia is a developing country which has many international activities in each sector such as in commercial relation, tourism, technology, science, culture, and
many more. It is based on Depdikbuds’ Policy 1995:1 which stated that “English as an international language needs to be taught for the development of science and
technology, culture age, and also the relationship among countries in the world.” Therefore, in Indonesia’s curriculum English has become one of formal subjects
which have to be taught in elementary school, high schools and university. Nowadays, English is important to be taught for students since they are in
elementary school because it can make the young learners be familiar with English as soon as possible. It is needed a process step by step in mastering English. In English,
there are four components of language skills namely: listening, speaking, writing and reading. It is impossible to master one of them without mastering vocabulary firstly.
According to Cameron 2001:75 which stated that “ Vocabulary is one of the language aspects which should be learnt. It is important because to be able to speak,
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