Understanding English is a series of books designed to reinforce skills and knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular aspect of literacy with explanations and teaching points, exercises, answers section and 'Now you try!' extension activities to ensure that learning is really secure. Vocabulary explores the world of words. It explains how readers can increase their understanding of words and their interest in them. It shoes ways of choosing the best words to use and gives intriguing information on how words change with time. Full of examples and activities, this book marks the start of an adventure improving 'word power' for life. The Vocabulary book includes: word meanings, using a dictionary and thesaurus, roots and derivations, homographs, synonyms, antonyms, onomatopoeia and idioms.