Which of the following is not taught as part of vocabulary?

In the context of vocabulary teaching, "Proverbs" is not typically taught as part of vocabulary in the same way that homonyms, prefixes, and collocations are.

Key Points

• Homonyms: Words that sound the same but have different meanings (e.g., "bat" as in the flying mammal or the sports equipment) are taught to help students understand and use words with multiple meanings effectively.
• Prefixes: These are added to the beginning of words to change their meaning (e.g., "un-" in "undo" or "dis-" in "disagree"). Teaching prefixes helps students understand and construct new words.
• Collocations: These are common word pairings or phrases (e.g., "make a decision" or "strong coffee"). Teaching collocations helps students use words in natural and idiomatic ways.
• Proverbs: These are traditional sayings or expressions that convey a piece of wisdom or advice (e.g., "A stitch in time saves nine").
• While proverbs are useful for understanding cultural nuances and idiomatic language, they are generally considered more related to cultural literacy or idiomatic expressions rather than core vocabulary building.

Therefore, Proverbs is the correct answer as it is not typically included in the standard vocabulary teaching alongside homonyms, prefixes, and collocations.