Education: English Vocabulary List

a task given to a student to do

"The reporter is on a special assignment."

"The professor assigned a challenging research paper as the final assignment for the advanced literature course."

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how good a student's performance is; a point given for a correct answer in an exam or competition

"She got a good mark."

"A high mark on the final exam boosted his overall course grade significantly."

a branch or an area of knowledge that we study at a school, college, or university

"Math is a hard subject."

"Her favorite subject in university was ancient history, focusing on the Roman Empire and its influence."

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

"I'm taking a photography course now."

"This intensive course offers a comprehensive overview of modern economic theory."

an institution that offers higher education or specialized trainings for different professions

"She goes to college now."

"She decided to apply to a small liberal arts college in New England after graduation."

a large organization that serves a religious, educational, social, or similar function

"This institution helps poor people."

"The charitable institution has been providing essential services to the homeless population for over fifty years."

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

"She earned a degree in engineering."

"A master's degree is often a prerequisite for advanced positions in the field."

the action of successfully finishing studies at a high school or a university degree

"Her graduation is next month."

"The excitement for graduation day was palpable as students celebrated the culmination of their academic achievements."

to go to school, university, church, etc. periodically

"All students must attend the assembly."

"Students are expected to attend all lectures and participate actively in the seminar."

to get the necessary grades in an exam, test, course, etc.

"He needs to pass the driving test."

"He studied for weeks to pass his driving test on the first attempt because he needed his license for work."

to study or practice taught lessons again, particularly to prepare for an examination

"Review your notes before the exam."

"Before the exam, students should review all the material covered in the textbook."

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

"Read the instructions carefully first."

"You should read the instructions carefully before assembling the furniture to avoid making any mistakes."

to record something in writing

"Note the important dates on your calendar."

"Please note that the office will be closed for the holidays from December twenty fourth until January second."

to test a person's knowledge or skills in a certain subject by asking them questions or asking them to do a specific task

"The doctor will examine your throat."

"The doctor will examine your throat and ears to determine the cause of your persistent cough and fever."

to give specific tasks, duties, or responsibilities to individuals or groups

"The teacher will assign homework daily."

"The teacher will assign each student a different topic for the final research project to ensure variety in the presentations."

to express or simplify something in the form of a formula or equation

"The scientist will formulate a new theory."

"The scientist worked for years to formulate a new hypothesis that would explain the unexpected results of her experiment."

to enter one's name in a list of an institute, school, etc.

"Register for classes before the deadline."

"You must register for classes before the deadline to avoid paying a late fee which is quite expensive."

(of people) being somewhere particular

"Everyone is present."

"All of the students were present in class today except for John who is on vacation with his family."