Vocabulary categories are groups of words that are related by meaning, topic, or purpose. Learning to group words into categories helps you build stronger connections between ideas and improves reading and writing skills.
When you group words, you make it easier to remember them and see how they connect in real life.
Categories help organize language. By learning categories, you can better understand word meanings and use them more accurately in speaking and writing.
Thinking in categories strengthens both vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Categories can be based on different kinds of relationships. Some categories are about topics, some are about functions, and some are about descriptive qualities.
When sorting words, ask yourself: Do they belong together because of topic, function, or qualities?
Using category words in sentences helps you practice fluency and understand how related words work together in context.
Practice grouping words and then writing sentences with them. This builds strong vocabulary connections.
When you discover a new word, think about which category it belongs to. This helps you remember the word and use it more effectively.
Building word banks by category supports reading comprehension, writing, and speaking skills.