Why do I carry the Dictionary every

day?By: Neisha M. Vélez

Martínez

What is a Dictionary?

• A dictionary is a reference book that focuses on defining words and phrases, including multiple meanings.

• Words are listed in alphabetical order.

Kinds of Dictionaries

• Picture Dictionaries• Single language dictionaries

– English to English– Spanish to Spanish

• Translation Dictionaries– English to Spanish– Spanish to English

• Multilingual dictionaries– English to Spanish to French

What to find in a Dictionary?

• English to English Dictionaries• Gives you the:

– Spelling– Pronunciation– Part of speech– Meaning or meanings– Example of the word

in a sentence

• awkward: [awk-werd]–adjective 1.lacking skill or dexterity; clumsy. 2.lacking grace or ease in movement: an awkward gesture; an awkward dancer. 3.lacking social graces or manners: a simple, awkward frontiersman.

wordpronunciation Part of speech

meaning

Example of the word in a sentence

How do I look in the dictionary?

• The words are listed in alphabetical order.

• Each page has a guide word at the top.

• Guide words help you find words faster.

Guide words

Let’s Practice!

Ready to Practice Back to lesson

• gaunt: [gawnt] adjective, -er, -est. 1.extremely thin and bony; haggard and drawn, as from great hunger, weariness, or torture; emaciated. 2.bleak, desolate, or grim, as places or things: a gaunt, windswept landscape

Which of the following looks gaunt?

• bold: [bohld] –adjective, -er, -est. 1.not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero. 2.not hesitating to break the rules of propriety; forward; impudent: He apologized for being so bold as to speak to the emperor.

Which of the followings is more bold?

•linger: [ling-ger] –verb (used without object) 1.to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave: We lingered awhile after the party.

Identify the part of speech.

• scowl: [skoul] –verb (used without object) 1.to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner. 2.to have a gloomy or threatening look.

Identify the pronunciation.

You carry your dictionary every day because you need it!

And now you know how to use it!

The End