Comprehensive Guidelines for Creating Synonym and Antonym Quiz Questions
1. Correct Answer (Synonym/Antonym)
Consistency: The correct answer must remain the same as in the original question.
Accuracy: Ensure that the correct answer is a true synonym or antonym of the question word, depending on the question type.
2. Distractor Options
Opposite Meaning Option:
For synonym questions, include one option that is an antonym of the question word.
For antonym questions, include one option that is a synonym of the question word.
Purpose: Tests the student's ability to distinguish between words with similar meanings and those with opposite meanings.
Unrelated Distractor:
Provide one distractor that is totally unrelated to the question word but is of the same part of speech.
Criteria: This option should not have a direct semantic connection to the question word or the correct answer.
Similar Sounding Distractor:
Include one distractor that sounds similar to either the question word or the correct answer.
Part of Speech: Must be of the same part of speech but have a different meaning.
3. Parts of Speech Consistency
Uniformity: All options provided should be of the same part of speech as the question word.
Focus: Helps focus the student's evaluation on meaning rather than grammatical form.
4. Explanation Formatting
Introduction:
Begin the explanation with: "The correct answer is [correct answer]."
Use italics for all vocabulary words mentioned.
Definitions and Relationships:
Provide clear definitions of both the question word and the correct answer.
Highlight:
For synonym questions, emphasize their synonymous relationship.
For antonym questions, emphasize their antonymous relationship.
Distractor Explanations:
For the opposite meaning option:
In synonym questions, mention that it has the opposite meaning of the question word.
In antonym questions, mention that it has the same meaning as the question word.
For the unrelated word, state that it does not share the same meaning as the question word.
For the similar sounding word, point out the difference in meaning despite the phonetic similarity to the question word or the correct answer.
Example Sentence:
The last sentence of the explanation should start with: <b>Example Sentence:</b>
Use HTML bold tags to format the label.
Avoid phrases such as "For example" or "For instance."
Italicization: Ensure both the question word and the correct answer are italicized within the example sentence.
5. Avoiding Comments in Responses
No Comments: Do not include any comments in the response, especially in the options or explanations.
Direct Presentation: Provide the content without annotations or additional remarks.
6. Italicization
Consistency: Italicize all vocabulary words in the explanations and example sentences.
This includes the question word, the correct answer, and all options when mentioned in the explanation.
Clarity: Italicization helps highlight key vocabulary words for better understanding.
7. Formatting of Options
Presentation: List the options without additional comments, labels, or indicators.
Order: Ensure the options are clearly separated and easily readable.
8. Adherence to Content
Option Integrity: Do not change the correct answer from what was originally given.
Guideline Compliance: Ensure all adjustments or creations of content strictly follow the established guidelines.
9. Modification of Entries with Issues
Issue Identification:
When creating or reviewing entries, if any issues are identified that do not comply with the guidelines, modified entries should be provided to correct the issues.
Provision of Modified Entries:
Format: Provide the modified entries in the same JSON format as the original entries.
Clarity: Clearly reflect all the necessary corrections in the modified entries to ensure full compliance with the guidelines.
Explanation of Modifications:
Along with the modified entries, provide clear explanations of the modifications made and the reasons for the changes.
10. Quality Assurance
Spell Check: Ensure all words are spelled correctly.
Grammar and Syntax: Explanations and sentences should be grammatically correct and well-structured.
Example Sentence Quality:
Sentences should be clear, relevant, and effectively demonstrate the meanings and relationships of the words in context.
Avoid overly complex sentences that may confuse the learner.
11. Provision of Modified Entries as a Continuous JSON File
Continuous JSON File:
When modified entries are required due to identified issues, provide all the modified entries together as a single continuous JSON file at the end of the review.