Using a dictionary(2)
Activities
A. Look at the dictionary page in Lesson 3 and answer the following questions. Then read the text below.
A dictionary is a collection of words. It lists the words of a language and gives necessary information about them. It tells us about the
a) spelling
b) pronunciation
c) meaning
d) parts of speech etc. of words.
To make the meanings of words clear, example sentences are given in italics.
Example sentences show how words are used. It also gives the synonym/s and the antonym/s of a word.
We find words made by adding prefixes and suffixes to the root word. Parts of speech are also shown. A verb word is always given in the simple present tense. But the past form of a verb and the past participle are also shown.
B. Again read the text above. Then ask and answer the following questions.
C. Match the sentence parts in A with those in B.