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
word
pronunciation
Part of speech
meaning
• 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.
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
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• 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?
Identify the part of speech.
•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 pronunciation.
• 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.
You carry your dictionary every day
because you need it!
And now you know how to use it!
The End