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What is H5P Mark the Words?
H5P Mark the Words is an interactive text activity where learners select specific words or phrases in a passage. Authors can create tasks that assess vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar and subject knowledge. Learners receive feedback on their selections, making Mark the Words useful for practice, revision and formative assessment.
How to create Mark the Words
Sign in to H5P.com and select Create new content.
Choose Mark the Words from the content type list.
Add a title and write clear instructions explaining what learners should find.
Enter the passage learners will read.
Mark the correct words or phrases by placing them between asterisks, such as
*correct answer*.Add feedback and review the scoring settings for the activity.
Save, preview and test the activity before sharing it with learners.
Ways to use Mark the Words
Practise grammar — Ask learners to select verbs, adjectives, conjunctions or other parts of speech in a text.
Check reading comprehension — Have learners identify facts, opinions, key details or statements supported by a passage.
Build vocabulary — Ask learners to find words that match a definition, topic or language category.
Reinforce subject knowledge — Use a short explanation or case study to help learners identify important concepts and terminology.
Frequently asked questions
What is H5P Mark the Words used for?
It is used to create interactive reading activities where learners select words or phrases that match an instruction.
Can I create a Mark the Words activity with a whole passage?
Yes. You can add a passage and identify the words or phrases learners should select.
How do I mark the correct words in Mark the Words?
Place each correct word or phrase between asterisks in the text, such as *correct word*.
Can Mark the Words provide a score?
Yes. The activity creates a score when the learner selects the submit button.
Can learners use Mark the Words for language learning?
Yes. It can be used to practise vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and word recognition.
Can I track learner results from Mark the Words?
Yes. Mark the Words supports detailed reporting in H5P.com, helping authors review learner performance where reporting is enabled.
